Sandy Hook students start anew at Monroe school
Sandy Hook pupils return to class in Monroe after the December mass shooting ending a move to a renovated middle school renamed for their old school. Police guard entrances as attendance runs high and questions on security rise. An advisory commission will review gun laws school safety and mental health services.
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Congress extends farm programs amid fiscal cliff bill
A nine month extension of 2008 farm law amid the fiscal cliff keeps milk prices stable but offers few farm state benefits. Lawmakers must restart farm bill talks with tighter budgets and less political clout for agriculture. Separately, a $9.7 billion measure to replenish the National Flood Insurance Program seeks quick passage to aid Sandy victims as FEMA warns of cash limits. The Northeast faces severe damage from the late October storm across North Carolina to Maine.
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Obama signs 633B defense bill amid veto concerns
President Obama signed a 633 billion defense bill for the coming year despite worries over Congress limits on his handling of terror suspects and cost saving retirements of ships and aircraft. He had threatened a veto but relented, citing constraints on his commander in chief duties.
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New Congress opens amid fiscal clash and debt alarm
The 113th Congress opens with sharp partisan tensions over deficits immigration and tax reform as Boehner urges action on debt. New senators Heidi Heitkamp Elizabeth Warren Tammy Baldwin Mazie Hirono Deb Fischer join a record female contingent. Tim Scott becomes first black Republican in decades. Mark Kirk returns after a stroke. Obama nears second term as Democrats hold Senate.
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Job Market Shows Resilience Amid Fiscal Cliff Talks
U S job data point to strength as ADP reports 215000 private payrolls in December, the highest in ten months, with layoffs down and unemployment aid claims near a four year low. Moody's Mark Zandi notes firms hired aggressively year end while economists await Friday's government employment report.
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Kansas Guard leader Dold named director of staff and CST commander
The Kansas Air National Guard appoints Dold as director of staff and then notes his prior command of the 73rd Civil Support Team. Under his leadership the CST responded to real world incidents and earned national recognition as a top performing unit. Dold also serves as chief of staff to the Kansas National Guard advising the adjutant general and overseeing joint staff programs for emergencies and homeland security. He is married to Jean Younger with two daughters, Kennedy and Crosby.
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Congress shows party moves as lawmakers reshuffle roles
Congress faces new showdowns after the fiscal cliff fight as Rep Lynn Jenkins of Topeka supported Boehner and praised his leadership while Sen Thad Cochran moves to reclaim ranking member status on the Agriculture Committee. Roberts will stay on Agriculture and take ranking minority on the Rules Committee, signaling ongoing battles over borrowing authority and automatic spending cuts.
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Market consolidates locations to boost marketing reach
Market board members propose moving weekday markets to 800 Rhode Island to cut costs and broaden customers. Commissioners will hear a staff report on market location soon. They unanimously approve applying for about 160000 in grant funding to convert three city public works vehicles to compressed natural gas and install two small fueling stations at llth and Haskell. The special Thursday morning meeting paid bills and handled year end matters. Commissioner Aron Cromwell was absent. City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362.
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