Obama settles on message to fight fear in midterms
President Obama tours Wisconsin and California to drum up support for Democrats. He urges voters to resist fear and choose hope, framing the election as a choice between action and obstruction. He promotes stimulus, health care, and financial reform with minimal GOP backing.
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City considers electric vehicles and charging stations plan
City and county may buy Ford Escape hybrids and convert them to all electric and acquire two electric trash trucks. Proposed charging stations could be placed in a new library parking garage and at several city and county sites. Grant would require 4100000 in matching funds. decision expected by mid September.
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Kansans with disabilities face delays from budget cuts
Kansans with disabilities linger on waiting lists as budget cuts slash services such as dental care and temporary respite. lawmakers voiced concern that reduced access could drive more people to costly hospitalizations, with about 400 low income seniors awaiting services under projections.
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Notable Stocks Edge Losses as Treasuries Draw Demand
Notable stocks broke a four day losing streak by a slim margin while investors again poured money into U S Treasuries. The Dow fell slightly as major indexes fluctuated with modest gains elsewhere. The Fed reported banks loosening lending standards for small businesses for the first time in four years, led by large domestic banks.
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Markets close lower as Dow slides and commodities fall
Monday trading saw the Dow Industrial Average drop 114 points to 10,302.01 while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 edged higher. Treasury yields slipped, corn and soybeans fell, wheat declined, and crude oil dipped, with settles at 75.24 for oil and 4.23 for corn.
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Homebuilder confidence sinks for third straight month
Washington reports a third consecutive drop in homebuilder sentiment as weak economy and abundant foreclosures deter buyers. The National Association of Home Builders index fell to 13, the lowest since March 2009, with few buyers despite stabilized prices and cheap rates for those with good credit.
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LawrenceMarketplace adds ratings and reviews feature
LawrenceMarketplace.com expands its local search directory with user ratings and reviews for Lawrence area businesses. LJWorld.com registered users can rate from one to five stars and post written reviews. Businesses are notified of new feedback and can respond. non compliant reviews may be removed under Terms of Service.
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