Area graduates and honor roll seniors listed
Garden City students Debra Bolton and Shawn Steven Warner are among area graduates, with honor rolls highlighted as the Lady Buffs swimmers push toward qualifying times amid the school’s spring achievements.
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GOP seeks immigration reform without felony prosecutions
Top Republicans in Congress vow to pass immigration legislation that avoids felony prosecutions for illegal entrants. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist stress a strong border bill that does not criminalize unlawful presence, as reform efforts stall during a vacation. Allies in Kansas meatpacking plants push workers to engage lawmakers, urging voices for reform and a path to legal residency.
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Extensions exist for filers dreading deadline
Tax season stress eases for industry as extensions ease timing. CPA David Hetrick notes workloads drop near April 17 and urges filers to use a six month extension without need for a reason. IRS spokesman Mike Devine cautions extensions cover filing only, not payment.
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Last-Minute Tax Tips From the IRS
Michael Devine of the St. Louis IRS office urges taxpayers to include all Social Security numbers, sign joint returns, attach schedules, and verify filing destinations. Call the IRS help line at 800 829 1040. lines run 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays. Those who miss the April deadline face interest and late fees. about 70 percent can use free prep and e filing at IRS gov. Tax forms are available online.
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Katrina Tax Extension Window Opens for Affected Taxpayers
Taxpayers affected by Hurricane Katrina may file for a six month extension from the original due date of August 28, 2006. The deadline extends to February 28, 2007, requiring Form 4868 and the note Hurricane Katrina at the top by August 28.
State board weighs abstinence education mandate in Kansas
The Kansas State Board of Education debated a proposal to require public schools to teach abstinence until marriage or risk losing accreditation. After two hours of comments and expert talks, no action was taken. Members questioned compatibility with comprehensive sex education and accreditation links.
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911 calls ignored sparks wrongful death suit in Detroit
A wrongful death lawsuit accuses two Detroit dispatchers of delaying help after a 5 year old boy’s mother collapsed. The child reported she passed out and was told to obtain an adult before they would act, raising concerns about 911 response protocols amid high call volumes.
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