Bush immigration bill faces Senate showdown and divisions
The White House lobbied to salvage top domestic priority as divisions widen within Republicans over the immigration plan. Bush faces pushback from social conservatives and business groups on a temporary worker program, with Senator Reid accusing the president of insufficient support.
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NASA Hopes to Put Weird Science Behind Shuttle Launch
NASA prepares to launch Atlantis on an 11 day mission to the space station delivering a new segment and two solar panels. Astronaut Clay Anderson to replace Sunita Williams as US representative. Managers say the repaired external tank is safe and the team is ready to fly despite a looming strike by Kennedy Space Center machinists and aerospace workers.
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Bush expands legal office to face Congress fights
The White House has expanded its legal team under Fred Fielding to 22 lawyers to handle inquiries from Democrats in Congress over firings of U S attorneys missing emails and prewar intelligence. Fielding said the staff additions bring diverse experience from the Supreme Court to Capitol Hill and the private sector. Deputy counsel J Michael Farren, from Xerox, leads the new team while Bill Kelley returns to Notre Dame.
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Debate Over Grade Configurations Shapes Local Schools
Teachers and librarians from Charles O Stones and surrounding elementary schools weigh the benefits of keeping elementary grades through six versus shifting fifth and sixth grades to intermediate centers. Advocates cite longer involvement and role models, while critics warn of behavior issues and readiness. District officials continue researching options for facility needs ahead of a September board retreat.
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Greensburg faces long recovery as US 54 plans loom
Hundreds of Greensburg residents packed under a large tent to discuss long range plans for rebuilding after the tornado. Officials outlined two U.S. 54 expansion routes through the town with a final decision expected in four to six weeks. Engineering and property acquisition could cost about 5 million, while the overall project may run 30 to 50 million dollars. Residents voiced fears over taxes, population loss, and the town’s future, while planners urged community input to shape the highway corridor and recovery efforts.
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