Jenkins campaigns through Ottawa targets earmarks
State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins stopped in Ottawa on a campaign swing arguing federal spending is out of control. She criticized earmarks and said she is disappointed in her own party while noting debt rose under Bush with Republicans in control of Congress. Sen Pat Roberts and Rep Nancy Boyda joined the visit.
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Ottawa
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Nancy Boyda
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George Bush
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Power plants bill faces veto risk in Kansas House
In Topeka the coal fired power plant bill won a 73 45 House vote but failed to reach the 84 votes needed to override a veto. Governor Kathleen Sebelius could nix the final version. House Republican Bill Light of Rolla called it early in the session and predicted more hardball politics and deals as lawmakers consider a state permit to begin construction.
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Topeka
Southwest
Kansas
Bill Light
Kathleen Sebelius
Light
Rolla
Area lawmakers split yes and no on bio energy measure
Area legislators voting yes were Joe Hamerickhouse and Bill Otto. Voting no were Bill Feuerborn and Tom Holland. The House sent the measure to a final vote and then to a conference committee for compromise amid a three hour debate. Sunflower Electric offered Kansas State University $250,000 yearly for ten years to conduct bio energy research.
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R-Osage City
Bill Otto
LeRoy
Bill Feuerborn
Garnett
Tom Holland
Baldwin City
House
House-Senate
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Kansas State University
Air Force budget urged to meet postwar needs
Air Force officials warn that aging fleets and heavy losses in Afghanistan and Iraq demand a dramatic budget increase. Maj. Gen. Paul Selva says an extra 20 billion annually for five years could replace worn jets with modern systems, though Congress may not fund the level. The defense outlook faces a tight fiscal climate.
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Iraq
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Associated Press
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End of an Era Fidel Castro resigns Cuban presidency
Fidel Castro resigns after nearly fifty years in power as Cuba’s president, saying he will not seek a new term. His departure clears way for Raul Castro to push reforms, while President Bush welcomes the move as a potential start to democratic transition.
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Cuba
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Krystal White Finds Dance Passion At Ottawa University
Krystal White, a Ottawa University senior, has loved performing since age five. Her journey spans talent shows, school plays, and dance, then gymnastics, before joining a traveling performance group. She later discovered basketball in high school while balancing activities.
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Ottawa University
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United States
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