Summit: Regional economic summit aims to boost area growth
Regional business leaders and officials gathered for a first of its kind summit to push regional cooperation. Paul Joseph of the Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce stressed regionalism to compete globally, pointing to KDOT's 8.2 billion transportation plan and the need to prioritize highway projects.
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Border mission scrutiny sparks political clash in Arizona
Critics say federal limits hinder National Guard border duties while supporters note symbolic value of deployment. Pearce compares to 2006 2008 border mission, citing a gunman incident near an Arizona post and calls for stronger action. Rancher Ed Ashurst questions effectiveness as resident fear and property damage mount. Solop from NAU sees mixed value and potential for more action from the administration.
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Kansas Governors Race Focuses on Jobs and Education
Kansas candidates Brownback and Holland clash over education funding and job creation. Brownback touts Road Map for Kansas with private sector growth and classroom funding, while Holland calls for protecting schools and an approach avoiding further cuts. A 72-district suit looms as budget pressures bite. Brownback highlights Wichita aviation manufacturing as key, Holland prioritizes economy and school investment. Parkinson to leave for Washington role.
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Sherrod ousted by USDA amid racial firestorm recall
Internal emails show Shirley Sherrod begged officials to hear her after Tom Vilsack ordered her removal from Georgia Rural Development on July 19 over remarks later misrepresented by a Breitbart clip. Vilsack defended the action though warned by Sherrod he lacked the full story.
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Two Hurt In Industrial Explosion At Darling Plant
An explosion at Darling International’s Garden City rendering plant injured two workers. Company representatives did not comment. Darling International, based in Irving, Texas, exports and manufactures pet foods and related products.
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