Border security talks shift away from wall in DACA deal
Washington sources say Democrats and the White House aim to craft a border security package excluding a wall. Proposals include drones, sensors, tech and road rebuilding, with potential bipartisan legislation from 2013 cited as a model. Trump insists the wall must be funded and unblocked for any Dreamer fix to proceed.
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John Cornyn
Texas
Steve King
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Cape Verde storms hint at busy Atlantic hurricane season
In Fort Lauderdale, forecasters warn two potential Cape Verde systems off Africa may form in five days with 60 and 40 percent chances. Jose circles the Atlantic as peak season nears mid August to late October. Experts note Cape Verde storms often reach the Caribbean then threaten the U.S., with past examples including Andrew Katrina and Matthew.
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Tillerson trims State Department staff and vows to make diplomacy more efficient
Secretary Rex Tillerson advances a redesign plan to shrink the State Department and reform diplomacy, saying he will do more with less as he faces North Korea, Syria, and Russia. He notes vacancies and retirements, with staff cuts amid bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill and objections to deeper reductions.
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University of Oklahoma issues interim campus protest policy
The university clarifies campus rights to protest outside or inside spaces with rules to prevent disruption. It cites safety concerns after the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville and Heather Heyer’s death, noting written policy gaps and inconsistent assembly rules.
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Obituaries Painful passing of Hooper and Bowland residents
Obituary notices detail the deaths of James M Hooper in Bristol Tennessee September 13 2017 and Virginia L Bowland in Nelsonville Ohio September 1 2017. Hooper born February 12 1951 in Athens Ohio loved fishing cars and coaching youth football. Survived by wife Debra two sons and a daughter plus seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorials through UMWA and Maplewood Cemetery interment at Maplewood Cemetery Glouster. Bowland age 95 born February 22 1922 Nelsonville Ohio died at Anna's Guest House Logan Ohio. Survived by nieces and predeceased by a great-niece Susan Davis. Funeral arrangements by Warren Brown Funeral Home Nelsonville.
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Angie) Hooper
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Cale) Lewis
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Vickie) Hooper
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Lara) Hooper
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Pam
Bill) Foughty
Georgia
Duane Hooper
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Morrison Funeral
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Triangle
Morrisonic.com
Nelsonville
Virginia
Lee Bowland
Ohio
Anna
Logan
Cari
Margaret Wend
Lisa Kline
Lois Clouston
Susan Davis
Warren- Brown Funeral Home
Brownfuneralser
Ohio Lottery Picks Snapshot for Thursday
Ohio Lottery draws show Day Pick 5 3 3 7 and Day Pick 4 8 8 4 9 with Night Pick 3 4 9 5 and Night Pick 4 0 8 2. No Rolling Cash 5 result listed.
Project continues on sewer tie in and funding options
The article details costs for property owners to tie into a new sewer system with optional contractor bids, possible loans and income-limited grants, and HDR Engineering reaching 60 percent of plans. A decision at the Oct. 17 meeting will authorize finishing the engineering and moving forward. Sewage from the system will be treated by the city of Athens.
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