Dole urges Senate rule change as last resort for GOP
Former Sen. Bob Dole said changing Senate rules to advance the president's judicial nominees should be a last resort but Republicans may act to keep the process moving. He warned Democrats and recalled the 1995 shutdown threat, speaking at KU and promoting his memoir One Soldier's Story.
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Lawrence
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University of Kansas
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Bush
Kansas
Congress
Newcomer joins incumbents in City Council election
The vote total shows write-in candidate for mayor and several write-ins for council. Incumbents Pat Carpenter and Arthur Shealy won reelection with 997 and 799 votes. Challenger totals were Darrell Blocker 429 and Mottel 261. Write-ins included Bill Mottel two votes and Harry Weigle three. Mayor write-ins Mim Woodring two votes Chuck Smith Bill Adams Tim Ferguson one each. turnout near typical for city elections with 11 000 eligible voters and about 1 000 casting ballots.
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Arthur Shealy
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Mim Woodring
Chuck Smith
Bill Adams
Tim Ferguson
John Younginer
North Augusta Election Commission
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Council
Police: Two men shot in Trenton burglary attempt
Police say two unarmed men were shot during an attempted burglary next to a closed Trenton store. The owner, who feared for his safety, said the assailants pursued break ins, not let ins. Nipper has prior shoplifting arrests in Aiken County.
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Vision Fair narrows Aiken County goals and strategies
A Vision Fair display at the Aiken County Public Library outlines top voter-supported goals and strategies. The five leading goals include Natural Environment Learning Land Resources Culture and Entertainment and Community Services with actions ranging from land use planning to library improvements and animal care coordination. Comment cards invite input and votes through Friday noon.
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