Possible cuts in child care worry Kansas parents
Trace Nelson, a nurse and single mother of three, fears losing child-care aid as Kansas contemplates subsidy reductions to close an $8.6 million shortfall. Officials note subsidies rose from 63 million to 69.4 million, with flat federal funding. critics say cuts will force parents to quit work and hurt families.
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Topeka
Tracee Nelson
Nelson
N. Mich
Kansas
Anna Jenny
Douglas County
Child care subsidies burden Kansas families rising
A Journal World graphic shows the typical Kansas single mother with two children receives a government child care subsidy. The average monthly cost for two children is 748 dollars, over half the typical federal poverty level income of 1,204 dollars. Projected deficits for 2006 07 total 826,277 dollars and 8.6 million dollars.
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Kansas
Iraq defense fraud audit uncovers $1 billion in dodgy deals
Iraqi investigators and U.S. officials describe a widespread fraud scheme in more than 89 Defense Ministry contracts. Middlemen and three intermediary firms allegedly concealed kickbacks for overpriced or outdated equipment, draining over half the ministry budget and widening a scandal already tied to missing defense funds.
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Baghdad
Iraq
U.S
Iraqi Board of Supreme Audit
Knight Ridder
Transac
Defense Ministry
Teen wins harassment suit against school
A federal jury in Kansas awarded 250000 to Dylan Theno, an 18-year-old former Tonganoxie student, who said years of sexual harassment by fellow students and district inaction denied him an education under Title IX. The abuse began in seventh grade and continued until he left in junior year.
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Kansas City
Kan
Tonganoxie
Dylan Theno
Theno
Anti abortion leader targets Shallenburger on inclusiveness
Kansas Republican Party faces fresh rifts as anti abortion advocate Mark Gietzen attacks state GOP chair Tim Shallenburger for welcoming pro abortion conservatives. Gietzen, head of Kansas Coalition for Life, accuses Shallenburger of softening on abortion and expanding the party to pro aborts.
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Kansas
Republican Party
Mark Gietzen
Sedgwick County
GOP
Kansas Coalition For Life
Gietzen
Tim Shallenburger
Shallenburger
Kansas House
Vacationers Attract Worship As Churches Reach Tourists
One in four adult travelers attends worship during long trips as churches nationwide target vacationing visitors this season. The Pulse notes churches are adapting outreach to travelers and seasonal worship patterns.
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