Sebelius urges minimal protections for gay couples in Kansas
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius says gay couples in Kansas should have basic legal protections while opposing civil unions and reiterating marriage as defined between a man and a woman. She cautions legislators to strengthen laws for non married Kansans in relationships with financial implications.
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Chris Grenz
Harris
Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
The
Legisla
Ture
Sebelius
Harris News Service
House
Senate
Christmas in Franklin County Jail Affects Inmates Hardest Holiday
Carl Messick, 35, consoles an 18 year old inmate on Christmas in jail while recounting a life spent behind bars since age 14. The Franklin County jail plans a holiday meal and limited calls, with staff easing tensions as inmates face their first holiday away from home. Messick hopes for sobriety and release to return home next Christmas.
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Carl Messick
Franklin County
Messick
Lansing
Hutchinson
Craig Davis
Davis Athe
Davis
Vickie Moss
Vmoss
Ottawaherald
Security lapse blamed after deadly Iraq base attack
Washington reports a bombing inside a Mosul area Army mess hall killed 22, including 14 U.S. service members. Experts say security screening failures allowed attackers to slip on base, sparking fresh criticisms as Gen. Richard Myers and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld defend troop protection amid ongoing probe.
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Washington
Iraq
Mitch Mitchell
Mosul
U.S
Pentagon
Richard Myers
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Carter Ham
Myers
Ham
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Consumers cautious as holiday shopping nears peak
Washington reports that consumer spending rose 0.2 percent in November while incomes grew 0.3 percent. Despite a brighter October, high energy costs and a recovering job market keep many Americans cautious about purchases. Inflation adjustments show November spending flat versus October’s 0.4 percent rise.
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Washington
Commerce Department Today
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