Getting tired of retirement by Vickie Moss
Phyllis Rossman of Princeton tried retirement after leaving work in May 2001 but found she preferred staying busy. She returned to part-time work within a year, mirroring a growing trend as the Social Security debate highlights how longer, healthier lives keep work as an option for older Americans.
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Vickie Moss
Herald
Phyllis
Rossman
Princeton
Social Security
Unretirement trend shown in Rand study and AP poll
Rand study and an AP Ipsos poll report rising numbers of Americans choosing to work after retirement. About 63 percent expect to work for pay post retirement, driven by staying busy, meeting expenses, or affording extras.
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Associated Press
Ipsos
Lawmakers seek tighter bond rules over Wyandotte projects
In Topeka the House gave initial approval to a measure capping Wyandotte County bond issuance at 310 million and restricting fund use. The bill demands local studies before bonds, targets missteps linked to the Kansas Speedway area, and aims to tighten state oversight after an audit found use of funds for consultants, real estate, and even an aquarium display in a Cabela's.
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Topeka
Wyandotte County
Kansas Speedway
House
Senate
Cabela’s Sporting Good
House Economic Development Committee
Kenny Wilk
Lansing
Mike Taylor
Faithful worry as pope misses Holy Week rites
Vatican notes Pope John Paul II’s absence during Holy Week as followers reflect on his illness and suffering. A cardinal reads his Easter message from St. Peter's Basilica while the pope watches on television. Archbishop Foley praises the pontiff’s patience and endurance amid Parkinson’s and recent breathing tube surgery.
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Vatican City
John Paul II
St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican
U.S
John Foley
Pontifical Council For Social Communications
Vatican Radio
Susanna Cardenas
Kyrgyzstan's Opposition Names Acting Leader After Uprising
In Bishkek protesters oust President Akayev, looting erupts as Kurmanbek Bakiyev is proclaimed acting prime minister and president by a restored parliament. Felix Kulov takes charge of law enforcement. Akayev reportedly fled, possibly to Russia.
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Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
Askar Akayev
Kurmanbek Bakiyev
Bakiyev
Akayev
Kyreyzstan
Georgia
Ukraine
Felix Kulov
Russia
Legislation Nears Curbs on Cold Medicine Ephedrine Sales
Local pharmacists say limiting ephedrine and pseudoephedrine in certain cold and allergy tablets could inconvenience buyers on Main Street but is worth curbing methamphetamine abuse. House action follows Senate approval with possible changes. Pharmacists from Allegre Pharmacy and Kramer Drug Store express cautious support, noting substitutes like phenylephrine may rise in use.
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Bill Allegre
Allegre Pharmacy
S. Main St
Kansas
House
Jacque Kramer
Kramer Drug Store
Main St
Allegre
Kramer
Hit list of OTC drugs eyed for sale limit rules
Over the counter drugs likely to face proposed sales limits include Sudafed Benadryl Aleve Actifed and some Tylenol and ibuprofen formulations.
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