FCEDC to seek more funding from city and county
FCEDC plans a 2011 budget push amid debate over permanent funding sources. The board approved a $4,043 startup fee with two to five user licenses and potential access for cities and other entities. FCEDC projects 2010 carryover of about $122,700 and 2011 reserve of roughly $76,000 while weighing a 12.5 percent funding increase and possible public private partnership as plan B.
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Depperschmidt
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Senators voice doubts on Sotomayor nomination
Senators from both parties scrutinize Sonia Sotomayor citing concerns over judicial philosophy and personal background. Brownback and Roberts opposed her 1998 appellate nomination, questioning if personal experiences should affect judicial decisions while noting her immigrant family roots and career as prosecutor and litigator.
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GM bondholders back new offer amid US SEC filing
Bondholders are urged to back a restructuring plan that would separate GM's good and bad assets under bankruptcy protection. The U.S. Treasury would hold 72.5 percent of the new company, the UAW retiree health care trust 17.5 percent, and the old GM 10 percent, with warrants issued to the trust and others. Trading halted briefly then rose 18 cents to $1.33 as the deadline looms at 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Paraprofessional positions cut as district shifts to certified staff
Holcomb plans eliminate several para roles at both elementary and middle schools. A new Title I certified teaching position will staff math and reading labs, reducing the need for paras. High Plains Cooperative will place paraprofessionals, with some moving to open High Plains jobs though benefits differ and pay may vary.
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Holcomb Middle
High Plains
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Lewis
High Plains Para
Loewen
Sisk
Elliott
Stevenson
Para
High Plains Paras
Holcomb
Paras
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