Texans ignore evacuations as Ike nears coast
As Ike bore down last week tens of thousands in Texas stayed homestead risking life in floods and wind. rescue crews faced hazards as they searched damaged homes. Authorities warned of certain death for some staying behind and nearly 2,000 people had been rescued in hard hit Galveston and surrounding towns.
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One Step From Financial Melt Down Says RGE Monitor Chair
Nouriel Roubini, chairman of RGE Monitor, cautions that recent weekend financial developments leave the system vulnerable to a meltdown. He warns policymakers and investors to prepare for further strain as markets digest instability.
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An extract from a constitutional text on liberties
The passage asserts that Congress shall make no law establishing religion or prohibiting its free exercise. It protects freedom of speech and of the press and upholds the right of the people to assemble peaceably and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Kansas faces uncertain path to new transportation plan
Kansas officials weigh a new transportation program as the current $13 billion, 1999 to 2009 plan ends next summer. A 30 member task force and a 16 member study panel seek financing options while Gov. Sebelius rules out higher fuel taxes. House Speaker Neufeld and Senate Leader Schmidt flag funding as the main hurdle and suggest a shorter term or creative revenue routes may be needed. Political Writer John Hanna notes the political hurdle and uncertain year ahead.
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McCain Palin 2008 Endorsement by Wendy Dunagan
Wendy Dunagan of Garden City urges readers to vote McCain and Palin in 2008. She contrasts Obama and McCain, praising McCain’s service, bipartisanship, and defense of liberty while labeling Obama as left leaning and socialist, urging Americans to protect freedom and vote for the Republican ticket.
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Doa Round failure spurs call for food sovereignty over free trade
Ben Burkett of the National Family Farm Coalition lauds the Doha Round collapse at the WTO in Geneva. He urges food sovereignty, opposes liberalized agriculture, criticizes U.S. farm groups, and champions safeguards for India and G 33 nations to protect farmers and consumers from below cost imports.
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