Finney County seeks jobs boost with sales tax extension
Supporters of a county plan urge extending a quarter cent sales tax to fund incentives for new business and expansions. The campaign targets creating 90 primary jobs annually, while addressing concerns over oversight, sunset terms, and use of funds for highway improvements and economic development in Finney County.
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Finney County
Finney County Economic Development Corp
FCEDC
Beef Products Inc
Nebraska
Finney County Commission
White House rejects Sept 1 2008 Iraq troop deadline
White House spokesman Dan Bartlett warns Democratic push for a September 1 2008 withdrawal deadline would handcuff generals and is a non starter for the president. The quote frames opposition to a fixed pullout date.
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White House
Dan Bartlett
U.S
Iraq
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First Amendment Text Notable for Religious and Press Freedoms
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Britney Spears as a Punchline in Public life
Leonard Pitts reflects on Britney Spears as a controversial public figure. He contrasts media sensationalism with the humanity behind fame, noting her two marriages, rehab rumors, and tabloids while arguing life is not a show. He cites the umbrella incident and asks readers to acknowledge Spears as a real person, not an idea.
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Britney Spears
Gladys Knight
Barbra Streisand
Spears
Madonna
Klieg
Britney Jean Spears
Open government as a citizen mandate and forum call
A persuasive critique argues for government openness citing Kansas Open Records Act and Sunshine Week. It highlights how districts hide bus driver names, oppose taping executive sessions, and keep affidavits secret, urging public involvement and daylight for trust and accountability.
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Kansas
Wichita
Topeka
Time change prompts DST debate and daylight hopes
The Energy Bill extends daylight saving time this year raising questions about energy savings potential. Critics note safety, costs, and mixed impact on morning or evening routines while supporters praise longer evening daylight and outdoor activity.
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Mputers
Congress
Secretary of Energy
Main Street
United States
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