Democrats stall Bolton Senate confirmation vote
Democrats delay the Senate vote on John Bolton as U.N. ambassador hoping the White House releases classified information about the embattled nominee. The partisan move postpones a final decision on Bolton, a fiery conservative praised by President Bush as a remedy for UN corruption and inefficiency.
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Washington
Senate
John R. Bolton
U.N
White House
Bolton
Bush
United Nations
Proposal to pay Guard life insurance premiums in Kansas
Senate leader Anthony Hensley and Rep Harold Lane filed a bill to appropriate 390000 dollars for Kansas National Guard life insurance premiums. The plan offers 250000 dollars coverage at 16.25 dollars per month, an alternative to a 2500000 one time death benefit for guardsmen killed in combat.
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Topeka
Kansas National Guard
Senate
Anthony Hensley
D-Topeka
Harold Lane
Dtopeka
Hensley
Kansas Air and Army National Guard
Lakin Cleaners Window Displays Draw Local Attention
Connie Henry owner of Lakin Cleaners at 113 Main St. creates monthly window scenes that transport passersby to places like the Old West. The current display features a five foot iron windmill cacti rabbit and fox hides his grandson's rubber band guns barbed wire a saddle rope branding irons and more visible for at least a month.
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LAKIN
Lakin Cleaners
Connie Henry
Henry
Main St
Garden City
Neighbors oppose dog park move near Henderson Middle School
Residents east of the proposed site oppose relocating a two acre dog park near Kenneth Henderson Middle School. Safety and maintenance concerns spark petitions as USD 457 considers city control. supporters urged district staff to draft an agreement.
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USD 457 Board of Education
Kenneth Henderson
Roberta Powell
Henderson Drive
Better Together Ethnic Heritage Initiative Expands in Kansas
The Kansas Humanities Council expands its statewide ethnic diversity project with We the People funds to interview immigrants and former POWs, building exhibits and online collections. Grants up to $8,000 go to nonprofits in September, extending a program that highlights Kansas’ diverse history and shared identity.
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Liberal
Garden City
Kansas
National Endowment For the Humanities
Kansas Humanities Council
Julie Mulvihill
Council
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