Memorial Day service honors veterans at cemetery
The ceremony drew a crowd at the cemetery as speaker Medina urged unity and remembrance. More than 60 flags lined the grounds and attendees wore patriotic attire. Gary and Gayla Elliott from Garden City shared that relatives served in the Marine and Army, and they attend yearly.
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Wind industry optimism grows with policy push and tech boosts
The wind sector credits a potential renewable energy standard and government lift for renewed activity. Chicago drew 23,000 attendees and 1,300 firms, while T Boone Pickens publicized a Texas wind farm project now delayed by the economy. Analysts say U.S. wind could add 6,700 MW this year, boosting capacity by about a third if mandates and stimulus laws pass, though challenges include rural wind sites far from grids and reliance on natural gas prices.
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Nomination of Hispanic woman to high court pick
President Obama announced Sonia Sotomayor as his pick for the Supreme Court, praising her as a diverse choice who would counter conservative rulings. He urged Senate confirmation before the new term, noting she has won Senate approval twice previously for federal judgeships and highlighting bipartisan backing in past confirmations.
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Sotomayor Nomination Opens New Phase in Drive
Sotomayor faces Senate scrutiny as liberals and conservatives examine her 17 year record on the federal bench. Notably, she joined New Haven’s discrimination ruling against a promotion exam with too few minority scores. She also sided with MLB players in the 1995 work stoppage.
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Census shows four Kansas counties now minority majority
After the Greensburg tornado more residents left the city, with Steve Hewitt estimating 400 to 500 fewer than the pre disaster 1,450. Many moved to Pratt and Dodge City. Rebuilding schools and hospital continues. officials expect a five year measure of recovery.
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