Obama and GOP leaders pledge tax talks in divided Washington
In Washington Obama and congressional Republicans vowed to seek common ground on tax cuts and spending while urging Senate Republicans to back a Russia arms treaty by year end. The session yielded no substantive agreements but aimed to ease personal tensions between Obama, Boehner, and McConnell.
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Pentagon backs repeal of don't ask don’t tell policy
The Pentagon’s top leaders say gay troops can serve openly without harming military readiness and urge scrapping the 17 year old ban. President Obama cites a troop poll while Senate Democrats move to force a vote amid GOP opposition led by Sen. McCain in the waning lame duck session.
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Two Million Lose Jobless Benefits This Month
Extended unemployment assistance for nearly 2 million Americans will end this month if Congress does not approve further extension. The Labor Department estimates most will lose benefits by Christmas as Republicans and some Democrats debate fiscal costs and debt.
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U S cuts access to classified files in wake of leaks
In Washington the State Department cut access to classified networks as officials seek to curb further leaks from WikiLeaks disclosures. Interpol issued a red notice for Julian Assange amid a Swedish rape probe, raising travel hurdles while governments review prosecutions and tighten data controls.
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Endangering Dad's DUI Case Sees No-Contact Bond Set
Douglas County judge pro tem ordered Lawrence man Juan Velasco not to contact his 12 year old son or his stepson after Velasco faced two counts of child endangerment and DUI. Prosecutors say Velasco had BAC over 2.5 times the limit when a basketball goal and boy fell from his pickup in southeast Lawrence. The bond was set at $2000 with the no contact order, while defense argues the restriction is politically motivated and notes Velasco has cared for the children.
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Lawrence Veteran to Receive French Medal of Honor
Lawrence resident Medford H. Shively, a World War II veteran, will be awarded the French Medal of Honor and named a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for service in Europe. A ceremony is set for 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 400 in Topeka, with Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting presenting.
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KDOT to test diverging diamond at I-35 Homestead Lane
Kansas DOT plans the first diverging diamond in 2014 at I-35 and Homestead Lane in southwest Johnson County to ease high traffic and left turn volumes for a rail shipping hub near Edgerton. Drivers will switch to the opposite lane after the overpass, improving flow through the interchange.
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