Iraq weighs if U.S. troops should stay
Iraq faces a high stakes debate over whether thousands of U.S. troops should remain past 2011 as Baghdad and Washington weigh political risks. Officials say talks consider a remaining force from a few hundred to tens of thousands, with Maliki seeking cover while Shiite hardliners demand U.S. departure.
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Iraq
U.S
Baghdad
Saddam Hussein
Yassin al- Mutlaq
Nouri al- Maliki
Washington
al-Maliki
Barack Obama
Obama
Hadi Jalo
al-Qaida
Kansas voter ID bill moves to Senate debate
A House backed measure to require voter photo ID and proof of citizenship advances after Senate committee changes. Kobach touts it as strong election fraud limits while critics fear it could curb registration efforts and turnout. Senate negotiators will draft final wording amid bipartisan debate.
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Senate
Kelly Kultala
Kansas City
House
Kobach
Secretary of State
Kansas
Roger Reitz
Manhattan
Kultala
Budget plan mirrors Brownback cuts to Kansas schools
The Senate panel favors a 5.6 percent base aid cut to 289 districts, lowering per pupil from 4012 to 3786 dollars and risking layoffs. Leaders emphasize tough choices while preserving Medicaid costs and meeting a federal request to boost special education funding by 26 million annually.
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Senate
Brownback
Jean Schodorf
Wichita
Senate Education Committee
Senate Budget Committee
Holcomb Knoll Focuses On Quality And Fiscal Matters
Holcomb residents discuss school district issues and future guidance as Knoll highlights quality and fiscal decisions. Knoll, a farmer and Holcomb native, attended Deerfield High School and Fort Hays State University before returning to farm near Holcomb. Opposition for two board seats includes Sean Sheets vs Todd Winters for position one and Michael Pfeifer unopposed for position seven.
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Knoll
Holcomb
Deerfield High School
Fort Hays State University
Sean Sheets
Todd Winters
Tim Miller
Coffin maker joins relief effort after disaster in Japan
Koji Sato, a carpenter, spends days crafting coffins amid scarce supplies while aid slowly arrives. Helicopters from two US carriers deliver food as the Sendai region prepares for warmer weather and expanded relief. Residents and volunteers push to secure gas, clothing, and hygiene items, with many grateful for community aid.
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Koji Sato
Hirota
Kouetsu Sasaki
Sasaki
Noriko
Japan
Shizugawa
Herbert Puempel
U.N
World Meteorological Organization
Geneva
U.S. Navy
Jeff Pearson
Amarillo
Texas
Okinawa
Jinmachi
Yamagata
Sendai
Karakawa
Emi Yoshida
Yoko Komatsu
Tetsuo Komatsu
Yoko
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House Appropriations Committee
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Carolyn McGinn
Scott Knoll
Garden City Community College
Lisa Knoll
Remmi Knoll
Ethan Knoll
Brance Knoll
Michael Pfeifer
Paper Net
Sangoma Mens
AH Pizza Hut
St. Dominic
Salisbury
Tony’s
St. Mary
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