U S manufacturing slips after six month rise
U S industrial production rose 0.3 percent in March driven by utilities up 0.7 percent while factory output fell 0.1 percent marking the first factory decline since September. Oil price worries raise concerns of a repeat energy driven soft patch.
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Republicans balk at Bush Medicaid cuts plan
A group of House Republicans opposes a Bush administration proposal to cut Medicaid by about 20 billion over five years. The letter cites negative impacts on beneficiaries and providers, signaling possible leverage in budget negotiations as leaders seek to pass tax or benefit cuts.
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Debate on Tax Rates Splits by Income and Party
An AP Ipsos poll of 1,001 adults from April 4 to 6 shows 40 percent favoring equal tax rates, with those earning $75,000 or more leaning toward higher rates for the wealthy. Democrats largely support higher rates for the rich, while Republicans favor equal rates. Individuals quoted include Phil Rosenfeld, a Miami computer consultant, and Kim Howard-Johnson, a San Diego homemaker.
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SRS network survey shows high satisfaction with online access points
Franklin and Anderson counties list multiple SRS offices and local sites in Kansas. survey of 1,429 clients shows 61 percent very satisfied with the online application, 49 percent say the process stayed the same, 12 percent say it improved. Access points rated 35 percent very good and 46 percent good. 80 percent said services met needs most of the time.
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Clerk seeks dismissal over payroll move in Franklin County
In a brief Perry argues the payroll move violates statutory duties of her office while the commissioners counters that the action is within their legal rights. The commission requests dismissal and a hearing is set for 11 a.m. May 10 in Franklin County District Court.
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