Cyclone Sidr survivors stranded as rescue efforts race
Rescuers struggle to reach tens of thousands of cyclone survivors amid flooded roads and wrecked villages along Bangladesh coast after the deadly Sidr storm killed at least 1,723 people. Government and international aid rush to deliver food, water, and shelter as helicopters and ships join the relief effort.
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KU Athletics Revenue Race and Budget Growth
The University of Kansas sees rising athletic budgets from 27 million to 52.99 million in 2008 as football and basketball drive revenue. Officials credit Perkins era reforms and large deals with Host Communications and Adidas for cash infusions while stressing wins remain essential to attendance and funding.
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Host Communications
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Kentucky
Baylor
Iowa State
Jayhawks
Jim Marchiong
Marchiong
Bill Self
University of Kansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Texas A&m
Richard Lapchick
DeVos Sports
University of Central Florida
CBS
NCAA
ESPN
Lapchick
Tax system in Kansas favors the wealthy and strains services
A 2006 study shows the poorest Kansans pay a third of their income in taxes while the wealthiest pay 7.7 percent. Officials warn estate and franchise tax cuts could force higher sales, property, and income taxes in a downturn, risking social-service shortfalls. Gov. Sebelius notes regressive elements and calls for analysis. Kansas’ economy remains strong with high job numbers and good agriculture, yet revenue trends show rising income taxes but flat or dipping sales tax as fuel costs depress spending.
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Kansas Public Finance Center
Hugo Wall
Kansas
Holman
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Duane Goossen
Wichita
Mark Parkinson
Goossen
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