Shadow government activated after September 11 attacks
An underground continuity of operations plan activated after the September 11 attacks places 70 to 150 senior officials from all Cabinet departments at fortified East Coast sites. The aim is to preserve essential services and reconstitute government if Washington is crippled, with Vice President Cheney linked to similar security practices.
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Washington
White House
Scott McClellan
al-Qaida
U.S
Washington Post
Post
Associated Press
Bush
Lic
the Post
Dick Cheney
Cheney
Kohl's deal in Garden City stalls over incentives dispute
Garden City officials faced public pressure as Kohl's shelved plans despite a long term sales tax reimbursement offer. Local leaders cite a strong economy and potential future opportunities while noting the decision stemmed from incentive terms and market concerns during a downturn.
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Garden City
Carol Meyer
Garden City Area
Kohl’s
Kohl
Downtown Business Association
Jeff Whitham
Whitham
Commission
Halloran
Applebee's
Consolidation bill falls short on funding after approval
The House backed a three bill consolidation package to aid school mergers amid broad support for efficiency. Advocates argue two thirds of districts lose students and consolidation saves money while opponents warn of choking districts to death. A five year funding carrot draws fire over cost while other measures move forward.
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Tanner
Consoli
State Board of Education
Marti Crow
D-Leavenworth
Emergency management training at GCCC attracts students and public safety recruits
GCCC officials expect the emergency management program to draw more students and widen the law enforcement recruitment pool. Dispatcher Rita Richmond notes real world calls differ from on the job and praises hands on practice. Garden City Police Chief James Hawkins highlights teamwork as crucial to effective response. Criminal justice student Dawnette Meinert says hands on training helps her police career goal.
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GCCC
Rita Richmond
Kearny County Sheriff’s Office
Garden City
James Hawkins
Dawnette Meinert
Hindu-Muslim Riots Leave Dozens Dead in Gujarat Village
Hindu mobs attacked Pandarvada in Gujarat killing at least 30 and sparking three days of violence that has brought the death toll across the state to near 300. Trains and towns saw arson as security forces battled rioters while arrests topped 1,200.
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Ahmadabad
India
Pandarvada
Gujarat
Associated Press
Jayanti Ravi
PB. Gondya
Godhra
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Hank the Cowbog
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Luc Stevens
Wichita
Finney County Rural Water District #1
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
Sunflower Electric Board
W. St. John St
Garden City, Kansas
Doyle Koehn
Garden City Community College
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