Farm state senators urge enforceable China trade pact
Senators led by John Ashcroft press for assurance the China permanent normal trade relations deal will be enforceable amid farm sector skepticism. The administration aims to move the bill this week as farm groups split over human rights concerns and labor union solidarity.
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China
U.S
John Ashcroft
R-Mo
World Trade Organization
House
Senate
Clinton
Agriculture Department
America
Ashcroft
United States
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Farmers Union
Congress
Agriculture
Dan
Court to decide if teacher can serve on school board
In Topeka, the Kansas Supreme Court weighs whether a third grade teacher may serve on the USD 501 School Board while teaching. The district argues it creates a conflict of interest and could force staff to choose between roles, while Baker’s counsel cites state law as allowing service without pay. A ruling could come April 21 as part of broader sessions.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Linda Baker
Shawnee
Baker
Cynthia Lutz Kelly
Dave Schauner
Drake jailed after confrontation in Kansas court
In Topeka, Mark Drake, claiming to be the legitimate governor, was jailed after confronting Judge Matthew Dowd during Paula Drake's trial for holding an illegal Statehouse meeting. Drake read a document alleging improper oaths. he was charged with criminal trespass and obstruction, spending 44 days jailed.
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Topeka
Markee
Shawnee County
Matthew Dowd
Drake
Paula Drake
Mark Drake
Drakes
Gay
Bill Graves
Graves
Dowd
Franklin Theis
Shawnee
Daughter sues over 1993 police shooting in Overland Park
Jennifer Lambert files a wrongful death suit in Johnson County District Court seeking damages from the city and Officer Lee Williams for the fatal Nov 26 1993 shotgun shooting of her father Richard D Lambert Jr. in front of his ex wifes duplex after an officer-ordered surrender attempt.
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Overland Park
Richard D. Lambert Jr
Overland Park Duplex
Johnson County District Court
Jennifer Lambert
Lambert
Lee Williams
Johnson County District Attorney's Office
Williams
Mike Santos
Moore fights GOP for vulnerable Kansas seat in 3rd District
In Overland Park Democrat Dennis Moore faces a Republican challenger arena with Kansas Republicans split on support. GOP leaders warn another Moore win is possible while debates over Musil Kline and Graves reveal intra party tensions. Voters across Johnson Wyandotte and Douglas counties show varied interests as fund raising and endorsements shape the race.
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Associated Press
Overland Park
Dennis Moore
Moore
Kansas City
GOP
Kansas
National Gop Campaign Committee
Tom Davis
R-Va
Davis
Greg Musilas
Jerry Moran
Jim Ryan
Todd Tiahrt
Johnson County
Wyandotte County
Miami County
Douglas County
Musil
Overland Park City
Phill Kline
Kline
Kansas House Appropriations Committee
Bill Graves
Kliné
Graves
National Party
Vince Snowbarger
Snowbarger
Bob Dylan to perform at Salina Bicentennial Center
Rock legend Bob Dylan will headline the Bicentennial Center in Salina on April 5 with Asleep at the Wheel opening. Tickets cost 30 or 35 dollars and go on sale at 8 a.m. Friday. Local officials and store owners praise Dylan's enduring appeal across ages and markets.
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Boone Journal
Bob Dylan
Bicentennial Center
Rolling Stone
Dylan
Karen Fallis
House of Blues
Greenwood Village
Colo
Salina-area
Fallis
John Denver
Tom Headlee
House of Sight and Sound
S. Santa Fe
Headlee
Salina
Steve Hanson
S.M. Hanson Music
S. Clark
Hanson
Mark Norman
Boise
Idaho
Casper
Wyo
Cedar Falls
Towa
Omaha
Norman
Police seek driver of teen shooter in Hiawatha
Authorities ask anyone who gave a ride last week to 16 year old Vincent A. Smith, seen exiting a blue pickup in Hiawatha about 6 p.m. March 1, before Deputy Todd Widman was shot nearby and Smith was killed in a field west of town. Smith left Buffalo on February 29 with a handgun registered to his father. his mother's car was later found abandoned along U.S. 159 south of Mound City.
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Jennifer Lambert
Kansas
Richard Lambert
Lambert
Hiawatha
Brown County
Lamar Shoemaker
Vincent A. Smith
Todd Widman
Smith
Buffalo
Missouri
Mound City
Missouri River
Falls City
Neb
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Sheldon Lyon
Towanda Mayor Resigns Days Before Recall Vote
Towanda mayor Ed Rando resigned Sunday at a special council meeting two days before the recall election to oust him. City administrator Micki Healy also resigned at the meeting. Residents urged voters to cast ballots today after Butler County election officials said results could be delayed. Nancy Riner warned Rando could be reappointed if not actually recalled. Local reaction varied as supporters pressed for removal while some officials claimed the decision was final.
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Ed Rando
City Adminis
Trator
Micki Healy
Suown
Rando
Suneer
Regal
Butler County
Nancy Riner
Peti
Tion
Riner
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