Bush Plans Relief and Budget for Afghanistan and CPA
The report outlines President Bush’s request totaling 87 billion dollars including 20.3 billion for Afghanistan relief and 800 million to 1.2 billion for Coalition Provisional Authority operations. It notes an operating budget of 858 million with a reference to 983 million in the same package.
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Bush
Iraq
Afghanistan
Congress
Coalition Provisional Authority
California
Liberia
New York City
Associated Press
Senate panel advances Iraq relief amid partisan clash
The Senate Appropriations Committee backed a measure to fund U.S. forces in Iraq with broad political support but sharp Democratic objections over postwar planning and allied burden sharing. A voice vote avoided a roll call as Byrd opposed, highlighting tensions over costs and strategy through next September 30.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Ted Stevens
Alaska
U.S
Iraq
Robert Byrd
D-W.va
Senate
Tom Daschle
D.D
Bush
Byrd
Kansas budget forecast nudges up 04 revenue estimate
Budget forecasters led by Budget Director Duane Goossen revised fiscal 2004 near term revenues to 4.48 billion, up 0.3 percent, while fiscal 2005 forecasts foresee 1.69 billion in retail sales tax and 163 million in replacing a one time school aid budget hit. Sebelius and lawmakers will use the numbers to craft fiscal 2005 spending.
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Duane Goossen
Sebelius
Nicole Corcoran
Corcoran
Kansas
Goossen
County officials debate actions after trash dumping failures
Commissioner Stottlemire warns repercussions will follow while Hay urges state charges for illegal dumpers. Finch readies a local civil case as trash from rental homes spurs talk of citywide pickup. The group also approves a bridge easement, funds two staff to hydraulics seminar, and considers bed tax use for a future tourism director search.
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Blaine Finch
Haskell Terrace
Ray DeJulio
Rquest
Murray McGee
Franklin County
Fires toll climbs as millions burn and homes lost
Fire officials report 20 deaths and about 750000 acres burned with at least 3452 homes destroyed. The haze improves while communities rally, Red Cross funds exceed 3 million, and residents like Norris Haight note ashes and smoke. Local workers suspend protests to aid supplies.
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Page
Gatlin
Norris Haight
Santa Ana
Red Cross
Evacuees Return as California Fires Subside Near Lake Arrowhead
Evacuees from Big Bear begin returning home while Lake Arrowhead remains off limits. State official Carl DeWing of the Office of Emergency Services notes stress among residents like Sylvia Illman after a week in a tent. Overall, more than 743000 acres burned and 3587 homes destroyed. San Bernardino County blaze 93 percent contained atop the San Bernardino Mountains.
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Haight
Ottawa University
Franklin County
Pearl Ibison
Richmond
Golden Avenue
San Bernardino
Ibison
Carl DeWing
State Office of Emergency Services
Sylvia Illman
Lake Arrowhead
Big Bear
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino Mountains
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Defense Department
Ment
Institute For Supply Management
Creighton University
Louisiana
S. Main
Ottawa
Goets
Don Stottlemire
Don Hay
Thompson
Eth
Ontawa
MarketAide Services
Bill Gray
Herald Advertising
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawaherald.com
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