New Jersey grants rights to gay couples sign domestic partnership act
Gov. McGreevey signed New Jersey's Domestic Partnership Act, giving same sex partners medical and legal rights and recognizing partnerships from other states. The measure stops short of legalizing gay marriage, with 180 days to set up registration procedures and limited protections for older unmarried heterosexual couples.
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Rotation delays in Iraq plan alter four month term
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld approved sending the 1st Brigade of the 82nd Airborne to Iraq for up to four months to cover a training delay by a National Guard infantry brigade. The 82nd 3rd Brigade will stay two months longer. Marines add three battalions to the rotation as February to April moves begin. some 101st personnel return home. In Afghanistan, the 10th Mountain Division extends its stay by three months, with the 25th Infantry Division replacing for a 12 month tour.
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Kansas proposes $300 million education push and tax hikes
Governor Sebelius unveils a plan to spend 300 million over three years on teacher raises early childhood education all day kindergarten and programs for at risk students financed by sales personal income and property tax increases. Higher education gains 8.9 million toward 1999 pledge 1 million for vocational schools 5 million for university operations and 1 million for student aid.
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Kansas lawmakers back Sebelius education tax plan amid budget worries
Rep. Tom Holland praised Governor Sebelius for tackling education funding and a tax plan to boost spending, while Dreher warned against further bonding. Holland credited leadership for righting finances and urged citizens to urge reps to support the package amid GOP criticisms in a fragile economy.
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Scholarship deadline set for March five at hospital desk
Lovgren notes many scholarship recipients return with a sense of satisfaction as they pursue nursing and health related careers. The fund awards six to eight scholarships ranging from 500 to 1000 dollars, limited by available money. Applications are at Ransom Memorial Hospital information desk. deadline March 5.
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