Republicans fend off effort to convert Iraq aid to loans
Senate Republicans blocked a Dorgan plan to strike 20.3 billion in grants for Iraq economy and government, ruling the aid package as loans. The vote split along party lines, with seven Democrats opposing the move, while other proposals hint at mixed grant loan options under World Bank oversight and a U.S. fund being controlled by a board. Bush pressed for swift passage amid uncertain outcomes.
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Community college leader Grote dies at home
Colby Community College and SCCC mourn the death of longtime president Grote. Tributes recall his leadership, building projects, and dedication to the community college system. Services set for Friday with crisis counselors available for staff and students.
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Steve Quakenbush
Carol Ballantyne
Ballantyne
Kansas
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American Association of Community Colleges
SCCC
Colby Community College
Kansas Region
Phi Theta Kappa
Garden City
James Tangeman
Colby
Tangeman
Yoxall
Phillips
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home
Aquila programs to ease high gas bills amid contractor funding issues
Kansas gas customers face rising wholesale prices as WeatherWise could not finance a continuation of the Aquila StreamLine program. The Average Payment Plan remains, with 2,500 Kansas customers donating to Aquila Cares HeatShare. Kansas Gas Service won a 45 million rate increase, while WeatherWise ends its contract in Kansas.
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Lori Webster
Kansas
Webster
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Haskell
Kearny
Lane
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Stanton
Stevens
Wichita
WeatherWise
Pittsburgh
Citizens’ Utility Ratepayers Board
WeatherProof
David Springe
Springe
Kansas Gas Service
Kansas Corporation Commission
Petz
Aquila Cares
Salvation Army
Governor Seeks Local Revenue Flexibility Amid Cuts
Governor Sebelius urged cities and counties to partner with the state as local governments face service cuts if property tax fueled funding cannot be replaced. Don Moler, executive director of the league, emphasized the need for new revenue sources and flexible service provision. He noted past legislative failures, including a 2003 bill to consolidate operations, and warned the status quo would force tax or service reductions without new funding options.
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Don Moler
League
China launches into space amid national pride and goals
China achieved a space milestone as Yang entered a long orbital mission. He communicated with ground control and his family while unfurling flags of China and the United Nations to stress peaceful space exploration. President Hu Jintao praised the launch, and state media highlighted national progress and reforms driving the space program.
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Defense
Cao Gangchuan
Yang
Xinhua
Zhang Yumei
China
United Nations
Hu Jintao
Shenzhou
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