Kansas Senate Defeats Broad Gay Marriage Amendment Push
The Kansas Senate split on a rewritten amendment defining marriage as a civil contract between one man and one woman. While a 23-16 vote approved the proposal, final adoption required two thirds. several strong opponents either voted no or abstained. The debate cited state defense of marriage laws and comparisons with Massachusetts and Nevada.
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Franklin County Day Care Expands Amid Closures and High Demand
Franklin County Day Care, juggling capacity limits, operates beyond licensed figures with a special exemption. Enrollment rose after Countryside and Village closed or downsized, aided by United Way support and state reimbursements. Latchkey faces scheduling strains as 60 children are enrolled and plans expansion to Garfield Elementary with required evidence of 25 additional enrollees.
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City to interview eight for chief position panel
The eight candidates will be interviewed April 15 by four groups including media youth and public representatives. One group may have twelve, two groups about seven each, and one two person team of Padgett and city attorney Bezek. Padgett says the process will be intense and lengthy as they seek a chief who sets department tone and guides community initiatives.
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Bob Bezek
Bush Welcomes Seven Nations to NATO Expansion
President Bush welcomes Bulgaria Estonia Lithuania Latvia Romania Slovakia and Slovenia at a White House ceremony as NATO expands from 19 to 26 members. Eastern Europe gains greater influence while Russia watches carefully. NATO plans air defense with four F 16s in Lithuania and invites Russia to talks in Brussels. James Jones calls the shift a different organization with new voting dynamics.
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