White House criticism raises new problems for farm bill
The Democratic farm bill faces a Senate filibuster and White House criticism over higher subsidies that could spur price depressing surpluses in grain and cotton. Bush calls for generous but affordable safety nets while Veneman warns proposed programs may exceed subsidy limits. Daschle pushes for a vote before Christmas and warns about timely rulemaking.
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Kansas considers 370 million merger of insurer
Kansas Insurance Department faces letters of concern as Brent Getty outlines a proposed sale to a buyer estimated at 370 million dollars. State review allows hospital, medical, nursing, and underserved associations to formally assess the plan with public statewide meetings open to attendees.
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Christmas coat and food drive under way for those in need
Local agency urges Christmas donations of coats and food with no income guidelines. Coats can be dropped at the office or picked up by agreement with alternative learning students. Food donations accepted by Dillons and Emmaus House through theChristmas season.
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Salvation Army and Local Groups Seek Donations for Families
The Salvation Army asks for donations to adopt families meeting income guidelines and asks for gifts and clothing for children. Angel trees at six local businesses provide gift opportunities. Dillons stores accept monetary and nonperishable food donations through December 24 for turkey dinners distributed by Emmaus House to those in need.
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Hospital completes plans for new facilities and tower
Catholic Health Initiative outlines a two phase expansion with an outpatient services building and power plant additions costing 4.46 and 4.4 million, plus a 28 million inpatient tower project. Second phase 8 million interior finish due by June 2003 funded by 24 million in industrial bonds, 9 million in reserves, and 3 million from a post January 1 campaign. D&D Builders and M A Mortenson lead the build. Gibson Mancini Carmichael Nelson are architects.
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