Stimulus funds in Kansas going to out of state firms
Kansas Chamber of Commerce calls the pattern a travesty as federal data show more than 90 percent of ARRA work in Kansas awarded to non Kansas firms. Of $52 million, nine contracts went to Kansas businesses for about 6 percent. Examples include picnic tables, paint for Fort Leavenworth, and design work for the Robert Dole U.S. Courthouse.
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Lawrence
Clinton State Park
Oklahoma
Kansas
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Amy
Blankenbiller
Rock Island, I
Fort Leavenworth
Chicago
Robert Dole
Jaeger Denies Knowing Driver After Traffic Stop
Matthew Jaeger says he did not know who was driving the car when stopped by police with his ex girlfriend in the back seat. Prosecutors allege Jaeger’s friend Evan Carroll was behind the wheel during the incident.
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Matthew Jaeger
Jaeger trial details alleged 2007 assault in Lawrence
Jurors viewed a video of police interviews and bloodstain photos as prosecutors describe Matthew Jaeger harming his ex girlfriend in October 2007. Jaeger denies injuring her and claims she was hurt in the custody dispute aftermath. The case centers on kidnapping and aggravated battery charges in Lawrence.
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Matthew Jaeger
Lawrence
Jaeger
Economy shows signs of turning around amid shrinking recession
Washington reports the worst U S recession in seven decades may end in three to six months as the Commerce Department shows second quarter contraction at 1 percent annualized, down from 6.4 percent in Q1. Economists cite improving home and auto sales, stabilizing housing, and rising indicators. Commerce Secretary Locke says stimulus funds should help improve employment and financial conditions in hard-hit regions.
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U.S
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Dent
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Gary Locke
Cash for clunkers rebates extended amid funding debate
Washington lawmakers moved to add 2 billion dollars to the cash for clunkers program as the initial 1 billion was exhausted. The House approved the measure 316-109 and officials said weekend deals would count, while the Senate’s response remained uncertain. Officials touted stronger showroom traffic and continued consumer access, with White House and Senate plans under discussion and industry groups noting confusion over extension terms.
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Ray LaHood
Barack Obama
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Sen
Dianne Feinstein
California
Jeff Bingaman
Dn.m
Dennis
Marcia Strom
Walser Toyota
Bloomington
Minn
Dennis Strom
John McEleney
National Automobile Dealers Association
Higher education officials fear deeper budget cuts
Higher education leaders warn that upcoming budget reductions may hit core operations hard, threatening programs, staffing, and student services as state funding tightens. Officials say the impact could affect campuses statewide and require difficult financial decisions.
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