Faith leaders discuss immigration ethic amid Arizona law debate
Faith leaders in Finney County describe immigration as a moral issue amid Arizona's law taking effect July 29. They cite Census estimates on foreign born residents, note concerns over civil liberties and racial profiling, and emphasize compassion, justice, and lawful reform within their communities.
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US Census Bureau
Finney County
Arizona
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Barack Obama
Trial details allege family homicide case testimony
Miranda Schumacher testified she told the truth as law enforcement records show her March statements. Sheriff Randy Keaton described finding Schumacher fatally wounded at the doorway with no life signs. Todd Schumacher’s ex wife custody papers allegedly provoked his anger the night before, with witnesses citing his upset and drinking. No blood alcohol test was taken at his arrest. Kansas State and Wichita County sources are cited in the case.
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Wichita County
Randy Keaton
Ann Schumacher
Schumacher
Marnie Johnson
Todd Schumacher
Laura Schumacher
Johnson
Mike Wilson
State of Kansas
Laura Lewis
BP May Reopen Cap as Tests Continue in Gulf Oil Spill
Scientists pursue round the clock tests to confirm the cap's strength and detect possible leaks as officials weigh reactivating the cap to control further spills. Thad Allen cites lower pressure readings and potential undiscovered leaks as two explanations while President Obama urges caution and local leaders express mixed optimism and concern for livelihoods.
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Thad Allen
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Barack Obama
Fisherman faces long cleanup as oil spill endures
A professional fisherman who just began earning a living from speckled trout and redfish speaks of decades of pain and the struggle to return to fishing. He describes plans to move if the oil destroys the bayous, while BP tests a cap and hopes to seal the well by mid August. Experts warn heavy oil may wash in for years and plumes may extend deep in the water.
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Blanchard
Toledo
Tony Wood
National Spill Control School
Texas A&m Corpus Christi
Miami
Wes Tunnell
Ixtac
Mexico
Harte Research Institute
Yucatan Peninsula
Louisiana Gulf Coast
Tunnell
Economy faces cautious consumer mood amid dwindling inflation
The market closed with the industrial average down to 10,097.90 as consumer confidence wanes. Prices for most goods fell for a third straight month led by energy bills. core inflation sits near a 44 year low while wages rise modestly, fueling hopes the Fed will keep rates near zero.
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Labor Department
Fed
America
Federal Reserve
U.S
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