House stalemate amid DeLay scandal and leadership shifts
GOP lawmakers debate the fate of Tom DeLay as grand jury actions unfold in Texas. Cantor will assume many duties, while Mehlman and others urge continued business as Republicans weigh a return to power. Some lawmakers doubt DeLay’s return and fear political damage.
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Roberts to lead high court oath and era begins
The Roberts confirmation marks a new era as he becomes chief justice and faces cases on assisted death campaign finance abortion and religious rights. Democrats oppose but praise his intellect, while Republicans laud his judicial temperament and potential decades of influence.
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Katrina rebuilding debate stirs regional plan ideas
Gov. Kathleen Blanco weighs panels and input as officials seek a coordinated Gulf Coast recovery. Louisiana lawmakers push for 250 billion in federal aid, while proposals range from regional authorities to a Tennessee Valley Authority style model. Politicians fear turf fights and corruption as recovery logistics unfold.
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Detective resigns amid charges dismissal investigation ongoing
A Garden City detective facing domestic battery and child endangerment allegations has resigned while the case is reviewed by the attorney general’s office. The incident occurred at Powers home in Finney County with three children present. no injuries were reported. The department initiated an internal probe, and Powers was not placed on administrative leave. The AG’s office took over due to a conflict of interest. He had been promoted twice, with a salary of 42 931.20.
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Rodney Bachman
Accident in corn field leaves two area men dead
A 2004 Pontiac driven north by Mader lost control and rolled multiple times, ending on its hood in a corn field. Knoefel said Eastin phoned the KHP around 2 am but location was unclear, and a KHP airplane from Hays aided the search, locating the vehicle with infrared cameras at about 3:36 am.
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