Obama open to less costly public option in health reform
President Obama signaled openness to alternatives to a government run health plan while urging compromise to advance reform. He stressed competition and noted the public option was a means toward broader goals, not an end in itself. Biden suggested a bill could be ready by Thanksgiving.
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Franklin County districts meet AYP targets for 2008 09
Four Franklin County school districts Ottawa Wellsville Central Heights and West Franklin achieved adequate yearly progress under No Child Left Behind for the 2008 09 year. Kansas education officials said 88.5 percent of districts reached the targets as reading and math goals rise toward 100 percent by 2014. Commissioner Alexa Posny praised the statewide improvement.
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Intermodal plan unlikely to hurt local economy says expert
Franklin County economic development expert says increased air pollution from a Burlington Northern Santa Fe intermodal rail yard likely will not affect local prospects. Kansas City air quality groups and others voiced concerns about the free freight center project in Johnson County, but officials expect minimal impact.
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Earthworm Crosses Road in Ottawa After Rain
A worm crawls across Fifth and Walnut near Ottawa on Wednesday morning as recent rain drives worms to the surface. City brief notes more worms appear after wet weather.
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