County payroll shift sparks debate in Franklin County
County commissioners move to a biweekly pay schedule paying hours worked, ending monthly prepay policy. The plan aims to align with business practices, reduce overpaying or underpaying, and streamline payroll despite concerns about transitions and workload.
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Local Political Contacts For Kansas Officials Listed
A compilation of office addresses and phone numbers for U.S. Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, U.S. Rep Jim Ryun, Governor Kathleen Sebelius, and several state senators and representatives in Kansas. Includes Capitol locations in Topeka, contact numbers, and official web addresses for each official.
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Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
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Sam Brownback
Seria
Jim Ryun
Rayburn House
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Goy
Kathleen Sebelius
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Topeka
State
Robert Tyson
Tyson
Senate
Tom Holland
Holland
Bill Feuerbom
State Capital
Feverbom
Joe Humeriddieves
Humerick House
Stanley Dreher
Dreher
Renewable energy push outpaces national debate
Washington CHRIS ANTONN reports that state and local efforts push renewable energy as fossil fuels remain dominant. The Bush plan study, plus 2001 2002 reports, underscore warming concerns while Colorado and San Francisco show cost savings and job gains from solar and other renewables. End with consumer action and incentives.
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Minuteman
Washington
Bush Administration
National Research Committee
Environmental Protection Agency
United States
Intergovernmental Panel On
U.S
Colorado
Economic Research Associates
San Francisco
Maryland
Catherine
Mike Tidwell
Takoma Park
Tidwells
Dsireuse.org
Chris Antoni
Co-op America
Washington, D.C
Co-Op
Coopamerica.org
Too much in our hands after invading Iraq
The executive order to invade Iraq triggered a regional maelstrom drawing numerous Islamic extremists toward the conflict. A phantom Iraqi force reportedly emerges to clash with U S and coalition troops, while officials claim progress and optimism remains unjustified by observed facts.
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Warned Echoes of History on Iraq and Afghanistan Policy
The writer accuses the president and administration of arrogance and greed, resisting international aid and tightly controlling military, oil, and contracts linked to restoration efforts in Iraq. Citing President Truman, they warn the US risks Afghanistan’s fate and Soviet Union lessons if current policies persist, urging readers to consider their future.
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United States
Truman
Union
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
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