Obama tax breaks unlikely to win GOP backing
President Barack Obama proposes immediate 100 percent expensing for new plant and equipment to 2011 plus a $50 billion infrastructure program to spur jobs. GOP skepticism hinges on tax-increase counterpoints, while administration officials cite potential benefits to 1.5 million corporations and millions of individuals.
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New police chief hired in Tonganoxie
Jeff Brandau of Topeka will become Tonganoxie police chief after a unanimous council vote pending an employee agreement. At 54, Brandau brings a long KBI career, Salina patrol and narcotics experience, plus leadership roles including special agent in charge. He retires from the KBI in 2009 and recently consulted for Cubic Applications abroad.
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Disabled students win homecoming court inclusion
Four students led a drive to include Phariss and others with disabilities in Free State High School’s Homecoming Court. Principal Ed West and educators applaud a culture shift sparked by Interpersonal Skills students, ending prior exclusions and promising ongoing inclusive elections.
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