Obama Romney clash on economy in tense debate
In a heated exchange moderated by Jim Lehrer the two rivals sparred over oil subsidies federal spending Medicare taxes and the deficit. Obama pressed Romney on education funds while Romney lectured at times asserting plans to fix the economy repeal ObamaCare and remake Medicare with limited specifics.
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Debaters clash over taxes health care and spending
Obama and Romney spar over tax cuts the federal budget and Medicare debater argues over funding and who pays while Romney defends his 20 percent tax cut plan and repeal of Obamacare. The exchange highlights differences on PBS subsidies and future entitlements as viewers watch live at the University of Denver.
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Sheriff seeks limit on dogs in county amid cruelty cases
Finney County Sheriff Bascue reports two dog incidents spurred talk of restricting numbers. In one case 15 to 20 dogs were seized after alleged cruelty. charges may follow. In another, owners kept dogs after no cruelty was found and some were put up for adoption. Commissioners seek ordinance guidance from Partington.
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Garden City High School enrollment rises as district funds from state aid
Early figures show Garden City High School enrollment increasing while the district relies on property taxes and funds from the Kansas State Department of Education. State aid is distributed by a full time equivalency formula based on student counts. Principal James Mireles credits community support for the new high school, which is designed for 2,000 students with potential expansion to 2,500. Official counts from KSHAA are pending, but district officials note a three year rising trend, with 7,549 students in 2010 and 7,608 in 2011.
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Kansas jobs loom as 1.8 percent gain eyed next year
Forecast says Kansas will add 1.8 percent to payrolls with professional and business services leading at about 8,980 new positions, followed by education and health services, leisure, and manufacturing gains. Defense cuts and sequestration raise uncertainty for aviation tied to Spirit AeroSystems and other Wichita suppliers, while government and information sectors shrink.
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