Fox snubs Congress in Mexico as leftists seize session
President Vicente Fox refused to deliver the state of the nation address, with leftist lawmakers interrupting the session and waving the constitution. He plans a televised speech later, as tensions surge over the July 2 election and Calderon's apparent lead. López Obrador urged peaceful protest while promising a parallel government. Police surrounded Congress with heavy barricades and riot gear amid fears of violence.
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Lawmakers grouse at Rupe law fees in school finance case
Wichita attorney Alan Rupe’s firms earned 1.57 million dollars from a dismissed state school finance suit, with Newton firm fees at 682,000 dollars. Rupe billed districts 190 per hour, below his typical 300, while Kansas Supreme Court case brief attorney Stephen McAllister bills 325 per hour and 130,000-dollar two year cap.
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Gov Sebelius and donors donate 10000 acres for prairie conservation
In Matfield Green Kansas Gov Kathleen Sebelius and The Nature Conservancy announced a 10000 acre conservation easement donation by Bill and Maggie Haw as part of an effort to place 70000 acres of Flint Hills tallgrass prairie under protection within three years. The pledge brings total easements to 15000 acres in the Flint Hills with four other landowners also contributing. Another 1760 acres is expected soon as the group targets view preservation along the Kansas Turnpike from south of Emporia to Cassoday.
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