Thousands line up nationwide to file bankruptcy before law takes effect
AP reports thousands queued at courthouses nationwide as a new bankruptcy law tightens eligibility. Crowds formed before dawn in Denver and Chicago, with many seeking Chapter 7 relief or preparing for stricter Chapter 13 plans. Officials expect a national record in filings ahead of Monday's deadline.
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Colleen Christian
Cotopaxi
Denver
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
New York
Gas bills seen rising in Kansas amid utility rate hike
Westar Energy seeks at least 84 million in annual rate increases as regulators prepare hearings set for December. State officials warn households to expect higher home heating costs this winter with natural gas prices already up, urging conservation and support for aid programs.
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Topeka
Westar Energy Inc
Kansas Corporation Commission
Deborah Abner
Salvation Army
Kansas and
Western Missouri
Kansas
Gulf Coast
New York Mercantile Exchange
David Springe
Citizens’ Utility Ratepayers Board
Canine influenza spreads nationwide as dog owners worry
Public concern rises as canine influenza virus migrates across states from California to New York. Veterinarians report 30 to 40 percent positive readings on samples, with symptoms including cough and fever. Kennels report declines in boarding and day care as owners keep pets home.
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Chestnut Ridge
N.Y
Curry
Best Friends Pet Resort
Best Friends
Margaret Ragi
Upper Saddle River
N.J
California
Florida
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Washington State
Edward Duboin
Cornell University
Cynda Crawford
University of Florida
Ples
Crawford
Kelly Kurash
United States
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Barbara Moore
Moore
Karen Hauser
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Salina
KCC
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Flywichita.com
Fluoride
Lifetime
United Methodist Mexican-American Ministries
Community Oral Health Access Coalition
25Th Judicial District Youth Services
Finney County Commission
Finney County
Leroy Gerber
North 22Th
Garden City
North 11Th
Sharp
Canon
Savin
Xerox
Kyocera
Family Crisis Services
Stevens Park
Curtis
Kansas Children’s Service League
Coming Home
Rs Service League
Kcsl.org
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