Editorial on Lawrences anti growth climate and policies
The piece argues Lawrence blocks business by anti growth attitudes. It cites proposed minimum wage rules zoning limits health benefit requirements and new impact fees as hindering investment and attracting people. It questions political motives including City Commissioner Schauner and warns progressive rhetoric masks harmful effects on the citys future.
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Lawrence
David Schauner
City Commission
Schauner
First women firefighters join Lawrence service in 1981
Lexie Engleman and Denise Clements, ages 30, reflect on becoming the city's first women firefighters. They praise the supportive, respectful coworkers and express enthusiasm for their new roles. Six months after hiring, they embrace the challenging, lively nature of the job.
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Lexie Engleman
Denise Clements
Lawrence Service
Engleman
Clements
Golden hour in Iraq fades as ISG urges new diplomacy
Trudy Rubin argues the Iraq Study Group report points to a needed regional diplomatic push and a shift in U.S. mission toward training Iraqi forces, with most combat troops to withdraw by 2008 though Bush and critics debate timing. Iran and Syria are key players, and late action risks Iraq spiraling. The author notes Baker declines further work.
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Baghdad
Iraq
ISG
James Baker
Lee Hamilton
Bush
United States
Syria
Iran
John McCain
McCain
Donald Rumsfeld
Washington
Nouri al- Maliki
Abdel Aziz al-Hakim
Middle East
White House
Tehran
Saudi Arabia
Baker
Peter Chiarelli
Trudy Rubin
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Moderates urged to expand role in countering extremism
Orlando Sentinel columnist John Bersia argues that moderate Muslims should raise their profiles and share more information about Islam through interfaith dialogue public forums and school programs. He suggests private sector thinkings like a Middle East study approach and engaging religious leaders abroad to counter extremism. He invites readers to share views for a future column.
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Iraq
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Saudi Arabia
United States
Jbersia
Orlandosentinel
John Bersia
The
Orlando Sentinel
Global Perspectives
University of Central Florida
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