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First Impressions
By Lana Bennett
The first time I ever entered Wichita was after a long trip from my home state of California.
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Local News:
Rep. Pompeo Says Birth Control Mandate Is Unconstitutional
Congressman Mike Pompeo spoke out Thursday about a federal law that requires religious based institutions to provide their employees with free contraceptive coverage.
Intrust Bank Arena In Black, But Behind 2010
At the weekly county commissioner’s meeting Wednesday Intrust Bank Arena reported a small 2011 profit, down significantly from 2010.
Group Criticizes Governor’s Tax Plan
Terry Forsyth, head of the Working Kansas Alliance, says the governor should focus more on legislation that would directly grow jobs, to improve the state economy.
NPR Headlines:
How Two Bitter Adversaries Hatched A Plan To Change The Egg Business
The president of the Humane Society of the United States and the president of the United Egg Producers are an unlikely duo to lobby Congress to approve new rules for egg farmers. But they agree on the need for a law that would allow farmers to keep their chickens in more spacious cages.
Rules Requiring Contraceptive Coverage Have Been In Force For Years
Many employer health plans have effectively been required to cover prescription birth control since 2000. And more than half the states have similar rules.
Muslim Brotherhood Wants To Sack Military-Appointed Government In Egypt
This is an about-face for the Brotherhood that was prompted by the soccer riots.
