Government warns of possible increased terrorist activity
The United States government warned of higher risks of terrorist attacks at home and abroad with al Qaida's interest in aviation and cargo jets. Officials urged heightened vigilance during Ramadan’s end and the US travel season, while stressing no rise in the national threat level. Separately, Iraq reports an uptick in violence as Ramadan ends.
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al-Qaida
U.S
Homeland Security Department
FBI
al- Qaida
Department
State Department
Homeland Security
Iraq
Sam Smicher
588Th
Baqouba
GOP seeks revival of energy bill despite opposition
Senate opponents blocked final passage of a broad energy bill backed by President Bush, faulting its cost and environmental protections while backing ethanol expansion and MTBE liability provisions. Key players included Majority Leader Bill Frist, Senate Republicans Jon McCain and John Sununu, and House influence from Tom DeLay. The bill faced a $31 billion ten year price tag and complex industry provisions.
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Congress
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Bill Frist
R-Tenn
House
John McCain
Arizona
John Sununu
New Hampshire
Frist
Farm
Tom DeLay
Texas
DeLay
Charles Schumer
D-N.y
Harry Reid
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Domenici
Garcia outlines Hispanic unity and education path to leadership
Newly named executive director Garcia urged merging groups like GI Forum and LULAC under a single umbrella to amplify Latino influence. A child of migrant workers, he recounted low education and dropping out at 16 before earning a degree and a master's. He stressed using Hispanic labor for Social Security and highlighted Latino contributions amid wartime casualties. Grace Webdell praised his background and grasp of issues.
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GI Forum
LULAC
Garcia
Kansas State University
Grace Webdell
Holcomb
Webdell
City Plans Water Rate Hike and Code Reforms
The commission meets Tuesday to discuss a water rate increase and easing code regulations to encourage renovation of older buildings. Police Chief James Hawkins proposes prosecutorial changes to reduce low level marijuana and paraphernalia cases to save time and boost city revenue. Also on the agenda: progress on the Horse Thief Reservoir west of Jetmore, a $350,000 bond for Big Pool improvements, naming a middle school soccer field after Martin Esquivel, and a Buffalo Dunes Golf Course hire.
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Halloran
James Hawkins
Hawkins
Finney County
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Sioners
Kenneth Henderson
Garden City
Martin Esquivel
New Buffalo Dunes
Tim Schiffelbein
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Southwind Country Club
Western State Bank
Dillons Stores
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Southwest Arts & Humanities Council
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Garden City Community College
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