Senators Doubt Sotomayor Nomination Amid 2005 Remark
Kansas senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback voiced reservations about Sonia Sotomayor linking appellate judges to policy making after a 2005 Duke panel remark. They called it imprudent while noting the historical aspect of potential first Hispanic Supreme Court justice. Obama seeks quick Senate confirmation before August recess.
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Topeka Capital Journal
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Paraprofessionals Hit by Holcomb Layoffs Amid Budget Strains
At least four Holcomb elementary paraprofessionals receive layoff notices between May 6 and 10 as USD 363 and other districts wrestle with budget cuts. The letters say positions are eliminated due to unforeseen budget circumstances. district officials frame the action as a personnel reshuffle with potential reassignments through High Plains Educational Cooperative.
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High Plains Educational Cooperative
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High Plains
FCEDC seeks more funding from city and county
Finney County Economic Development Corp. plans to request increased 2010 funding from Garden City and Finney County. The board aims to maintain current programs, seeking about 18 500 from the city and 10 750 from the county, while holding others steady.
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Sunflower Electric Power Corp
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Bondholders Back Sweetened GM Offer Amid Bankruptcy Talk
A GM bondholders committee agreed to a sweeter deal to erase unsecured debt in return for stock in the restructured company. A source says filing for Chapter 11 protection is likely, with possible warrants up to 15 percent if bondholders back asset sale to a new firm under bankruptcy protection.
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