Alito Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice in Historic Vote
President Bush watched as Alito secured confirmation with 58 votes to 42 and was sworn in in a private ceremony in the White House. Roberts and Alito become the court's first new members since 1994 as O'Connor's resignation becomes official.
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Local optimism grows as unemployment dips in region
Officials note lower jobless rates in southwest Kansas while warning weather impacts outdoor work and a long road to lasting growth. Community leaders cite stronger labor demand, pending projects like Sunflower Electric and Conestoga Energy plans, and talk of a mysterious new company, all signaling a cautious rebound.
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Bush uses State of the Union to press agenda after Alito vote
President Bush prepares his midterm State of the Union address from the Roosevelt Room after the Senate confirms Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. He plans to reassure the public on Iraq, fuel, and health costs, defend the Patriot Act, urge privacy safeguards, and press ethics reform amid a widening GOP ethics controversy.
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Airport grants lift Syracuse area runway expansion
Improvements a boost to Syracuse airport for 15 years and grants totaling mid six figures aid the phase one dirt work. The town sees economic benefits from crews, motels, restaurants, and local businesses. The plan adds a 4600 foot north south runway to improve safety and wind alignment.
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Coretta Scott King Dies at 78 First Lady of Civil Rights
Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 78 after a long life of advocacy. She helped lead the movement, promoted a national holiday honoring her husband, and founded the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Her children and public figures mourn her passing.
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