Basehor man pleads guilty in murder for hire case
A 38 year old Basehor man pleaded guilty in federal court to attempting to hire someone to kill his wife. Lee D. Smith contacted a confidential informant and agreed to pay 1800 dollars for the murder. The informant notified police and Smith was arrested when he went to the station. He faces up to 250000 dollars in fines and 10 years in prison with sentencing date pending.
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Jenkins demands apology from Schlingensiepen over comment
U S Rep Lynn Jenkins of Topeka accused Democratic challenger Tobias Schlingensiepen of a disrespectful remark about money’s sway in Congress during a 2nd District debate taped at KTVU. Schlingensiepen, a Topeka minister, warned lawmakers accept money from corporate lobbyists while serving on committees, citing Jenkins’ campaign contributions from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. Jenkins pressed for an apology, noting his remark as inappropriate. the exchange followed by mention of additional coverage on page 4A.
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Dems warn $900M cut to education budget
Democratic leaders say Gov. Brownback tax cuts will force $900 million in state budget reductions for public schools and higher education. The Kansas Economic Progress Council backs the claim, while Brownback aides call the Democrat warnings scare tactics as budget talks continue.
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