Bush proposes lower Social Security for future higher earners
President Bush pushes a plan to trim benefits for future middle and higher income retirees to help solvency. He says low income benefits would grow faster than those for better off workers and vows future generations will receive equal or greater benefits than today's seniors. A White House fact sheet hints at lower overall benefits beyond the lower income group.
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Private weather data clash grows over public access
Pilots at Lawrence Municipal Airport and others warn a US Senate bill to bar the National Weather Service from competing with private firms could curb public access to forecasts and alerts. They argue weather data is a public service and essential for aviation, farming, utilities, and daily life.
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Barry Myers
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Wichita
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Abortion veto override fails in Kansas House debate
Gov Kathleen Sebelius won a narrow veto override on abortion clinic regulation as 82 lawmakers opposed the measure, two votes short of the two-thirds needed, while supporters vow continued political struggle led by conservative ministers from Wichita and their allies in the legislature.
House fails to override Sebelius veto on abortion clinic bill
The Kansas House voted 82 to 42 against overriding Governor Kathleen Sebelius's veto of a bill adding abortion clinic regulations. A two thirds majority (84) was required. Representatives opposing the override included Tom Sloan and Barbara Ballard. Sebelius, a Democrat up for re election in 2006, defended her veto stance.
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R-Lawrence
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D-Topeka
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No changes planned for K-10 at East Hills Park entrance
KS DOT spokesman Joe Blubaugh says no traffic light or lower speed limit will be added at the East Hills Business Park entrance on Kansas Highway 10. The department kept the limit at 65 mph after studies showed most drivers were at 68 mph. differing speeds, not the limit, were blamed for safety issues.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
Blubaugh
Kansas University to hold Spanish recruitment meetings
Kansas University plans recruitment meetings in Spanish on Saturday in western Kansas to attract more Hispanic students and boost diversity. The initiative marks a focused effort to reach Spanish speaking communities in the region.
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