Trusty cooks in county jail prepare holiday dinner
In Franklin County detention centers, inmate trustiesGeorge Zook and Gerald Cochranassist kitchen chief Shirley Brooks in making meals from scratch to feed about 70 inmates daily. They start at 5:45 a.m. and handle breakfast, lunch, and dinner prep while meeting 2300 daily calories.
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Governor warns of court takeover of Kansas schools
Governor Kathleen Sebelius warned that if legislators do not satisfy the Kansas Supreme Court on education funding the court could appoint a special master to oversee schools. She cited Arkansas and Kansas City, Missouri as examples and noted a proposed phased tax increase of over 300 million dollars over three years to boost funding, which lawmakers rejected.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh civil unions ban amid hospital rights debate
Seminole legislative leaders discuss protections for same sex couples including hospital visitation and next of kin status. Governor Sebelius backs public vote on a ban while lawmakers debate timing and the impact on her re election in 2006.
Kansas lawmaker resigns to lead Kansas unit to Iraq
Rep. Lee Tafanelli of Ozawkie, a lieutenant colonel heading the 891st Combat Engineer Battalion based in Iola with about 650 soldiers, resigns effective Jan 10 as mobilization sends the unit to southern Iraq. He was elected in 2000 and will seek to reclaim his seat after service. replacement will be named by Republican committeemen from the 47th District.
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An international firm Contrack International Inc led a coalition for a 325 million project to rebuild roads bridges and railways in Iraq withdrew last month after increased attacks. Pentagon officials said protecting troops is a challenge and base dining tents were a weak target amid ongoing violence. Rumsfeld expressed sadness at any belief he lacks full security commitment while framing the blast within the broader war.
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