Supreme Court accepts Bush appeal in Florida recount
The Supreme Court agreed to hear George W. Bush's appeal against the Florida hand recount as Florida officials plan Sunday certification. Bush led by 704 votes in a close, holiday weekend recount that could be moot if the court rejects the hand tally.
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Cheney says heart condition wouldn’t hinder his vice presidency
Washington AP report states doctors found Cheney’s heart condition not to impair his ability to serve as VP. He left hospital with a blood thinner prescription and weekend rest, planning a full, active life, as he spoke with Bush about health and Florida.
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Senate president and staff top recipients of lobbyist hospitality
In Kansas July and August lobbyists spent more on hospitality for Senate President Dick Bond than anyone else, with two aides among the leading receivers. Jeff Russell, director of legislative administrative services, ranked second for the period. Bond and Russell attributed much of the meals and entertainment to a six day National Conference of State Legislatures gathering in Chicago, under a new law requiring disclosure of names for lobbyist hospitality.
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Lobbyists gifts to Kansas lawmakers top 10 list
AP analysis of Governmental Ethics Commission data shows July and August receipts from lobbyists to lawmakers. Top recipients include retiring Senate President Dick Bond Overland Park 647 dollars and Sen Lana Oleen Manhattan 459 dollars. others include Jeff Russell and Kerri Spielman with hundreds in gifts.
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Cattle ID system eyed by producers in Kansas
Producers in Kansas explore a voluntary national cattle identification system to track livestock from owner to owner and from feedlot to packing plant. The plan envisions ear tags or chips linked to bar codes, with a nationwide database to record carcass data while weighing concerns over liability and cost. Kansas Livestock Association supports a voluntary permanent national ID, as a workshop at the group's convention approaches.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign Faces Slow Start
A Christmas drive at nine local locations begins with modest donations as volunteers, led by coordinator Robert DeLeon, seek $32,000 for the Salvation Army. The money funds food pantries, vision programs, toy gifts, a free youth center, tutoring, and mentors while volunteers urge cheerful, memorable outreach to encourage giving.
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