United Way extends deadline to push Douglas County goal
United Way officials extend the Dec 7 deadline to exceed last year’s 1.7 million goal as about 925000 has been raised so far. Colleen Gregoire notes a few more donors are needed to reach the 1.8 million target, funding 29 social service agencies in Douglas County including Red Cross and Girl Scouts.
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Obama Romney 2012 campaign ground game and debates
Obama team built a ground campaign in swing states like Ohio and Florida with Marlon Marshall noting Romney's weak early showing. James Hohmann calls Romney damaged from the primary while Clinton era figures and media reaction are cited. Brad Gage and Jeremy Bird discuss debate prep and Obama pivot after Romney’s 47 percent remark.
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KU Engineering dean finalist withdraws from search
A fourth finalist for the Kansas University School of Engineering dean position has withdrawn. The committee will select from three remaining announced candidates, all external hires: Michael Branicky of Case Western Reserve, Amr Elnashai of Illinois Urbana Champaign, and Craig Benson of Wisconsin Madison. The provost will make the final decision after a committee meeting this week with a Wednesday feedback deadline.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh redrawing districts amid stalemate
Wagle and Bruce signal openness to redrawing political boundaries if legal and bipartisan support exists. The former Senate president and incoming majority leader face a bitter Republican split and a judiciary redrawing districts after a stalled session.
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Drought eases but relief still elusive in Midwest
The US Drought Monitor shows the nationwide drought eased slightly last week yet remains widespread with 62 percent of the contiguous U.S. in some drought form. The Midwest faces continued dryness with little snow, risking further strain on Mississippi River barge traffic as officials warn of potential restrictions or closures if levels drop further.
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Journal-Worlp world site address and contact info
The document lists the address and phone numbers for World.com at 645 New Hampshire Street News Center Lawrence Kansas 66044 with primary telephone 785 843 1000 and toll free 800 578 8748.
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Poll results on marijuana and education grant support
Today’s poll asks if marijuana should be legal and if readers would smoke it. Thursday’s poll asks whether Kansas legislators should have backed Topeka school district’s $40 million federal education grant, with 76 percent saying Yes, 18 percent No, and 4 percent Not sure. Go to LJWorld.com to vote.
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