Regents center eyed for southwest Kansas growth
Our View argues for a regents center in southwest Kansas with Garden City as a likely site. Dodge City offers a campus option and the plan blends a regional presence with online courses to serve a growing Hispanic population and boost local economic development.
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Katee Regents
Kansas
Regents
Garden City
Community College
Dodge City
Fred Kerr
St. Mary of the Plains
Statements From Leaders Amid Storm Loss and Vatican Crisis
Quotes from Susan Henry of Mossy Grove Tenn about post storm devastation, Condoleezza Rice on pressuring Iraq, and Bishop Wilton Gregory addressing Catholic Church sex abuse crisis. The remarks reflect relief concerns, policy brinkmanship, and calls for accountability within religious leadership.
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Susan Henry
Mossy Grove
Tenn
Wilton Gregory
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
November 12 in History Highlights and Events
This day in history notes key events: Battle of Guadalcanal begins in 1942, Landis becomes baseball commissioner in 1920, Washington Naval Conference in 1921, Stalin’s rise in 1927, Grace Kelly born in 1929, Tojo sentenced in 1948. Included are date markers and brief outcomes for each event.
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Guadalcanal
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Washington
Josef Stalin
Soviet Union
Leon Trotsky
Communist Party
Grace Kelly
Monaco
Philadelphia
Hideki Tojo
U N approves resolution for new weapons inspections in Iraq
Friday the United Nations Security Council backed a plan calling for intensified inspections in Iraq. The vote hinges on Iraqi compliance, with uncertainty about whether the US would pursue war if Baghdad refuses and the UN does not approve broader action.
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Iraq
United Nations
Bush
Saddam
Japan
Germany
Third Reich
Hitler
North Korea
India
Pakistan
China
West
Middle East
Baghdad
Bush’s election win boosts Bush era Republicans and Senate gains
The election solidifies President Bush’s grip as Republicans win control of the Senate and expand the House majority. Bush’s post 9/11 popularity helps the party push a conservative agenda, while Democrats gain governor seats but face budget crises and political headwinds. The author notes turnout dynamics and the impact of Jim Jeffords’s party switch.
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South
White House
Supreme Court
Missouri
Bill McInturff
Washington Post
Tim Hutchinson
Arkansas
Vermont
Jim Jeffords
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
California
Virginia
North Carolina
New Jersey
Washington
Iraq
Veterans Need Fast Help From Asbestos Crisis Reform
Commentary urges swift action on asbestos litigation reforms. Critics say veterans suffer most from exposure on ships built with asbestos as lawmakers weigh remedies. Supreme Court panel notes delays and low awards. advocates call for accountability and shared responsibility by government and corporations.
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Congress
Senate
Sen
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Sen. Leahy
America
Vietnam
United States Navy
Department of Veterans Affairs
Supreme Court
William Rehnquist
Judiciary Committee
Sam Brownback
U.S
Tough call on Iraq invasion debate erosion of stances
A reflective column weighs the dilemma of invading Iraq to topple Saddam Hussein and neutralize weapons. It questions defense versus aggression, post 9 11 realities, potential backlash, and the moral duty to protect allies while avoiding costly future conflicts. The writer ponders America’s history and the risk of setting a dangerous precedent.
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United States
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
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