Agreement Reached to End Shutdown
Congress passed and sent to President Obama a bill to avert default and fund the government through mid January, restarting federal pay for over 2 million workers. The Senate approved 81-18 and the House followed 285-144, with Obama set to sign immediately. The plan extends borrowing through February 7 and ends the 16 day shutdown.
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Kansans split on debt limit vote after government shutdown
Kansas lawmakers backed the funding bill under pressure but split on raising the debt limit. In the Senate Jerry Moran supported the measure while Pat Roberts opposed it. House members Lynn Jenkins Tim Huelskamp Mike Pompeo and Kevin Yoder split their votes amid broader GOP tension and critical deadlines.
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Return to work orders issued as shutdown ends
Washington expects federal workers to resume duties as the partial shutdown ends. Sylvia Mathews Burwell directs employees to monitor updates from the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management for return details. Funding is restored through January 15 and borrowing authority extended to February 7, easing furloughs for hundreds of thousands.
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Kennedy daughter wins US ambassador post to Japan
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of slain president John F. Kennedy, wins Senate unanimous endorsement to be the United States ambassador to Japan after nomination by President Barack Obama. She pledged to carry forward her father's legacy. Japan hosts the Navy's 7th Fleet and about 50,000 American troops.
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Journal-World Scary Story Contest Opens for Students
The Journal-World invites students from elementary to high school to submit scary stories under 500 words. Submit by noon October 23 with name age grade and school, via email to scary ljworld com. Winning tales appear in the October 31 edition. contact Kim Callahan at 832-7148 for details.
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Brownback taps Kansas City attorney as chief counsel
Governor Sam Brownback names Brant Laue of Lenexa as his new chief counsel replacing Caleb Stegall who is moving to the state Court of Appeals. Laue is a partner in Armstrong Teasdale's Kansas City office and will start November 4, with Stegall remaining briefly to aid the transition.
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