Kansas judge ruling excludes school bonds from spending ban
Shawnee County District Judge Terry Bullock clarified that a ruling to halt public school spending in Kansas beginning June 30 does not affect bond payments. He stressed he will not push all bonds into default and noted the issue could impact about $2.8 billion in outstanding school bonds.
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Bush Democrats strike deal on judicial nominees
The White House and Senate Democrats reached a pact permitting votes on 25 noncontroversial federal district and appeals court nominees while Bush agrees not to use recess appointments. The deal, lasting until a new president takes office, aims to fill vacancies and balance expectations for both parties.
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Greenspan Nominated Again as Fed Chair
President Bush nominates Alan Greenspan for another term as Fed chairman amid expected Senate approval. Democrats may press criticism of fiscal policy. Kerry calls deficits worsened by Bush. Greenspan, 78, would continue as long as possible though his four year chair term overlaps his board tenure until January 2006.
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Climber Rescued After Four-Day Stranding on Rainier
Longmire Washington AP report describes climber Scott Richards rescued by National Guard helicopter after four days on Mount Rainier. His partner Peter Cooley died en route to hospital after a 30 foot fall on Liberty Ridge. Ranger Michael Gauthier and friend David Barber note Richards’ grief and Peter Cooley’s endurance.
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David Barber
WWII veterans event May 29 speaker Don Anderson
Pearl Harbor survivor Don Anderson will speak about his experiences at a World War II ceremony on May 29. Nichol son invites letters and artifacts for display and notes plans for additional speakers from the Pacific and Atlantic theaters. In bad weather the ceremony may move to Ottawa Municipal Auditorium. volunteers should call Nicholson at 785 550 4215.
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City considers sewer rate options for Wellsville plant
Brungardt presented five base and usage fee adjustments and two new options for a capital improvement fee or sales tax to fund the water sewer project. He recommended a $15.50 capital improvement fee to show exactly what funds the plant. No action before June bid.
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Wellsville
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Soldier Sivits pardoned was sentenced for detainee abuse
In Baghdad Sivits, of the 372nd Military Police Company based in Cresaptown Maryland, was found guilty of two counts of mistreating detainees and dereliction of duty. He faced transfer to a military confinement facility after a harsher sentence was sought. Fellow defendants Javal Davis, Ivan Frederick, and Charles Graner Jr. appeared for arraignment as media scrutiny grew and access questions arose.
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Ivan L. Frederick Frederick
Charles Graner Jr
Baghdad Convention Center
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Al-Arabiya
Samer al-Abedi
U.S
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Smits
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