Obama presses Congress on gun laws after Newtown tragedy
President Obama urged Congress to back stronger gun controls, warning against forgetting the Newtown massacre. He highlighted 21 mothers who lost children and pressed for expanded background checks while moderates and Republicans resist. Activists held nationwide rallies and heavy lobbying continued ahead of a Senate debate next month.
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Optimism Shared by Garden City Community College Board Candidates
Garden City Community College trustees candidates Ron Schwartz Marilyn Douglass Harold Orosco discussed state funding program cuts and future goals at a public forum held at the City Administrative Building. They emphasized exploring alternative funding sources partnerships with local businesses and strategic expansion while noting incumbents plan to keep educators informed and engaged with residents.
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Ag secretary touts GCCC mobile ag classroom
Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Dale Ooman attended the dedication of Garden City Community College’s mobile agricultural classroom. He said the unit helps meet new federal food safety demands under the Food Modernization Act, boosting training for students and workers in food inspection and handling across the state.
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Weather forecast today and Saturday
Today's outlook calls for a chance of showers with a high near 65 and a low around 46. Saturday will be partly cloudy with a high near 72 and a low near 39. Details on page AB.
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