Congress Clears 662B Defense Bill After wrangling
Congress passed a 662 billion defense bill after months of debate over captors rights and constitutional limits. The Senate approved 86 to 13 and sent the bill to President Obama for signature to fund military personnel weapons systems Afghanistan Iraq and national security programs for the new fiscal year. The package came in 27 billion under Obama’s request and 43 billion under Congress’s prior year allotment, reflecting budgets and ongoing wars.
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Gingrich clashes with rivals in final Iowa debate
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich pushed back at rivals including Michele Bachmann during the last debate before the January 3 2012 Iowa caucuses. Bachmann accused him of taking 1.6 million to influence Republicans over Freddie Mac, a claim he denied. The debate highlighted Gingrich leading in polls while Ron Paul Mitt Romney and others race to close the gap.
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Melinda Star Guide Born as One of World’s Smallest Babies
In Los Angeles a baby girl named Melinda Star Guide weighed 9 1/2 ounces at birth, about the size of a soda can. She arrived at 24 weeks gestation in August, survived infancy in NICU, and doctors hope to send her home by New Year’s while noting uncertain long term development.
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Melinda
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Minnesota courthouse shooting injures prosecutor and two others
A gunman opened fire at the Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais Minnesota wounding the local prosecutor Timothy Scannell and two other people. A suspect was quickly taken into custody as Scannell underwent surgery for multiple gunshot wounds and remained in stable condition.
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Daniel Sidney Schlienz
Schlienz
Duluth News Tribune
Gary Schlienz
Brownback bullish on Kansas economy says growth seen in aviation energy and farming
Governor Sam Brownback told the AP he is optimistic about Kansas prospects as signs of growth emerge in aviation, energy, and agriculture. He noted Boeing job risks in Wichita but stressed strong aircraft orders and plans to meet Boeing officials to preserve jobs. The State Finance Council approved $6 million in bonds for Bombardier LearJet expansion in Wichita, adding to $33 million in total for the LearJet 85 program.
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United Way aims for $1.7 million goal amid $600k shortfall
Douglas County United Way executive director Erika Dvorske says the 2011 campaign is cautiously optimistic but about $600,000 short as the year ends. The drive runs September through November with year-end collections and a February results announcement. Local KU staff exceeded their $312,000 goal, while 29 area partners benefit from the campaign supporting education health and self-sufficiency.
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Salvation Army aims for 100000 after $60000 in kettle drive
Salvation Army bell ringers in Lawrence have collected about $60000 toward a $100000 goal as the Red Kettle Campaign runs from November 11 to Christmas Eve. Executive Director Wes Dahlberg expects a boost near the holiday with Christmas spirit, noting past year results like $94000 in 2010 and the possibility of unusual donations such as a diamond.
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Lawrence
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YMCA seeks west Lawrence recreation center partnership
YMCA officials and Lawrence city leaders met to discuss a possible partnership to operate a new west Lawrence recreation center built by the city. Parks and Recreation officials want a formal proposal detailing community benefits before moving forward. David Byrd of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City expressed interest, noting Lawrence is a major Kansas community without a YMCA.
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Parks and Recreation
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Kansas
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