Sunday liquor sales may pass in Kansas City area
Wyandotte County and Kansas City voters approved Sunday liquor sales by 60 to 40 percent, following Edwardsville's move to open Sunday. Kansas lawmakers have debated the ban, which many see as outdated and tied to post-prohibition era religious influences. The attorney general's opinion is awaited as counts finalize.
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Kansas City
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Wyandotte County
Kansas
Edwardsville
Bush seeks power to curb federal union rights in homeland plan
A union rights critique argues President Bush would use unchecked authority to strip collective bargaining from federal workers in the Homeland Security push. The piece contends such powers are unnecessary given existing authorities and cites New York City workers’ defense of union protections since 9/11. Ron Bigler of the Labor Research Association is noted.
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George W. Bush
U.S. Senate
Homeland Security Department
Congress
Bush
Waco
FBI
New York City
U.S
Ron Bigler
Labor Research Association
Laborresearch.org
U N Security Council backs Iraq weapons inspections
Friday the United Nations Security Council approved a resolution calling for new weapons inspections in Iraq. The message questions whether the United States should go to war if Iraq does not comply, even if the UN approves, and hints at voting or commenting by fax.
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Iraq
United Nations
Garden City debate on tax incentives for big retailers
Citizens discuss use of tax breaks to attract large chains like Home Depot to Finney County. Some urge incentives to boost jobs and shopping options, while others warn of harming long established local businesses and raise questions about wages, housing, doctors, and local character. Anonymous and named residents weigh costs and benefits of inviting big retailers to town.
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Finney County
Garden City
Home Depot
Wichita
Commission
Mary
Views on South Pacific and My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Duane West thanks Skip Mancini and the cast for South Pacific production praising its quality. Commends Garden City and southwest Kansas for talented local entertainment. Recommends watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding as funny and entertaining.
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Skip Mancini
Duane West
Garden City considers incentives for Home Depot and other retailers
Garden City officials weigh using public funds to attract a Home Depot outlet next to Applebee's. Mayor Tim Cruz moved the start time to allow public input as commissioners face a philosophical vote on whether retail investment deserves subsidies. A coalition opposes incentives while supporters push for growth and fairness in distribution of public dollars.
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Iowa
Garden City
Tim Cruz
Home Depot
Applebee’s
Target
Sears
Wal-Mart
Jim Wharton
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