Soldiers still waiting for body armor in Iraq delays
Nearly a quarter of the 130,000 American troops in Iraq lack the latest Interceptor body armor with ceramic rifle plates. Funding, production, and shipping delays push delivery to December, eight months after the war began. Congress approved funds, critics warn of a slow supply chain leaving many troops inadequately protected.
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Franklin County Commission Minutes Open meeting notes 2003
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman John E. Taylor and four other commissioners present. They waived a building permit fee for Robert Hooton and required removal of an older mobile home within 30 days. They discussed liens for cleanup, railroad crossing costs, tax orders 228-232, and attendance at Kansas County and District Attorney's Association meeting. They reviewed courthouse repairs, roof ridge work with Vincent Roofing, and Don McMican's service charges. Bridges on Rock Creek Rd and other roads were toured for replacement costs. Revised subdivision rules were discussed and chips seal plan additions were proposed for Idaho Rd. to John Brown Rd and Cloud/Douglas Roads. Tax orders 233-234 were approved and payroll date changes approved. Open bids for a motor grader financing were received. Kansas State Bank Ottawa won with 3.34 percent. Meeting adjourned at 10:16.
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Holland named to education committee in Kansas House
Tom Holland, Democrat from Baldwin City, was appointed to the House Education Committee to fill a vacancy created by Ethel Peterson’s retirement in Dodge City. House Minority Leader Dennis McKinney noted Holland’s prior education advocacy and said the appointment will push for broader access to quality public education. Holland also serves on the Health and Human Services Committee and the Select Committee on Kansas Security.
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