Forum underscores political perils in 2004 downturn
In McLennan County and beyond, voters express anger over stock losses and corporate scandals. A Baylor economist notes broad impact on retirement accounts, while residents like Jerry and Bunny Scott say trust in business and government has eroded. Some fear GOP vulnerability if the market stalls further.
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Diane Jamison
Waco
Bush
David Wyss
Standard & Poor's
McLennan County
Jerry Scott
Bunny
Scott
Air Force
McDonnell Douglas Corp
Enron
WorldCom
Rouge
White House
Congress
Ron Keener
Mike Hataway
Downtown Lawrence redevelopment boosts commerce and housing
City and private partners push a mixed use project on Ninth and New Hampshire streets. The 500 space parking garage cost 8.88 million and the Arts Center 3.6 million with new apartments leased to encourage retail. Local officials praise partnerships and expect continued growth as shops and residences fill the block.
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Moore
Mike Wildgen
Lawrence Arts Center
Ann Evans
Arts Center
Jeff Scmalberg
9-10 LC
New Hampshire Street
N.H
Glpm Architect Inc
Municipal Court
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
City
Replay Lounge
Mass
Replay
Nick Carroll
Lawrence
Carroll
Ninth and
New Hampshire Streets
Maria Martin
Downtown
Lawrence Inc
Sue Hack
Polls show broad US support for Iraq invasion with Congress ok
The Washington Post and ABC News poll finds a majority favor sending U S troops to invade Iraq to topple Saddam Hussein but want congressional authorization. Support drops if large U S casualties occur. men favor ground troops more than women. Three quarters view Iraq as a U S threat. 1,023 adults were surveyed August 7 with a 3 point margin.
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U.S
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Bush
Congress
Washington Post-Abc News
Washington
Hussein
United States
No-call list opens for Kansans via GovConnect enrollment
GovConnect accepts names addresses and numbers by phone or online to register Kansans on a five year no call list. AARP backs the law as Missouri reports high telemarketer fines and a surge of interest with over 1 03 million Missouri residential lines already covered and Kansas registering over 3 000 by Monday afternoon.
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GovConnect
Kansas
Stovall
AARP
Missouri
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