Bailey Leaves County Post Amid Storm and Power Loss
Syracuse reports Bailey departs as emergency management coordinator after December storm that damaged Haskell County utilities, with Meais named to succeed. FEMA estimates about 32 million dollars in county damage. Meais vows ongoing planning, outreach, and readiness while stressing disasters can strike nearby.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Haskell
Meais
Bailey
Gwen Meaks
Haskell County
Jery Bailey
Kansas
Garden City dog show honors multiple breeds
Dogs competed across seven groups at the Finney County Fairgrounds with 28 states and 400 plus entries. Winners included Bella the Bernese Mountain dog and Hannah the Bouvier des Flanders in Best of Show contention. Best in Show titles varied across Saturday and Sunday with entries from Colorado to New York City.
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Finney County Fairgrounds
Kay Baird
Roscoe
Ill
Garden City
Baird
Bella
Hannah
Ramona Haney
Haney
Colorado
Livermore
Colo
Hound Group
Otterhound
Wesley Mellon
Sarah MacQuiddy
Greely
Standard Schnau
Zer
Carol Henning
Lakewood
Miniature
Sporting Group
Katherine Secord
Standard Schnauzer
Terrier Group
Sonja Neve
la Junta
Toy Group
Pomeranian
Diane Finch
Julie Javernick
Seneca, Mo
Chow Chow
Sopnia Han
New York City
N.Y
Bouvier Des Flanders
Lisa Steiner
Liz Holle
Jeferson City
Free spirit chaplain builds career through aviation and law enforcement
Williams recalls surviving 1964 North American earthquake at age 10 and pursuing flight from Kansas to Oklahoma. He earned psychology and aviation degrees then master’s and doctorate in pastoral counseling. A chaplain in Garden City since 1999, he moved from aviation to police chaplaincy after guidance from a police chief.
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Williams
North America
Kansas
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Federal Aviation Agency
University of Kansas
Oklahoma
Padre
Oklahoma State Patrol
Cheney Blames Antiwar lawmakers for Undermining Troops
Vice President Dick Cheney accused antiwar lawmakers of undermining U S troops in Iraq by opposing Bush administration funding for operations. He urged passage of nearly 100 billion dollars for the wars and warned political rhetoric would be tested when money is voted.
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Washington
Congress
U.S
Iraq
Bush
Afghanistan
Dick Cheney
Cheney
House
Senate
Kansas rules keep some votes hidden in legislature
Kansas rules limit recording of votes and restrict journalist access in sessions. Doug Anstaett notes recording votes holds lawmakers accountable while NCSL observes limited access and gallery cameras. Senate and House history show attempts to shield certain votes, with 2004 debates highlighting concerns about political exposure.
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Doug Anstaett
Kansas Press Association
Kansas
Senate
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
National Conference of State
Brenda Erickson
NCSL
Kansas House
Erickson
Mary Kay Culp
Kansans For Life
House
Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Derek Schmidt
Tim Huelskamp
R-Fowler
Chamber
Policinski
Army surgeon general forced to retire amid scandal
Lt Gen Kevin C. Kiley, head of Walter Reed Army Medical Center from 2002 to 2004, is retiring after pressure following poor outpatient care at Walter Reed. The move marks another high level departure as lawmakers investigated hospital conditions during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Acting Secretary Pete Geren said the appointment aims to speed reforms for wounded warriors.
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Washington
Army
Kevin C. Kiley
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Kiley
Walter Reed
Iraq
Afghanistan
Pete Geren
Geren
Defense
Robert Gates
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Meairs
Posi
Meaks
Stephanie Farley
McMechen
Cadis
American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Army Forces
Fortiesome
Bermuda
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