Aid package approves 9/11 responders relief in D C
Congress approved up to 4.2 billion in aid for World Trade Center responders and survivors. The House passed the measure 206 to 60 two hours after the Senate voice vote, with President Obama poised to sign. The package funds health monitoring and treatment for ground zero workers and reopens the victims’ compensation fund with 2.7 billion.
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Congress approves defense bill funding wars with limited limits
Congress gave final approval to a defense bill authorizing about 160 billion dollars for Iraq and Afghanistan this budget year with few restrictions on conduct. The package, 725 billion in defense programs, passed House and Senate on voice votes after stripping provisions including one on gays serving openly and a separate bill on World War II Guam claims. President Obama signed the repeal of dont ask dont tell into law.
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Senate Ratifies Nuclear Pact with Russia
The Senate approved an arms control treaty 71 to 26, with 13 Republicans crossing party lines to join 56 Democrats and two independents. President Obama hailed the bipartisanship and said the pact strengthens efforts to curb nuclear weapons. Russia’s Lavrov said Moscow will study the accompanying resolution before proceeding.
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California storm toll as hillsides collapse in flood debris
A lingering storm drenched Southern California causing mudslides burying houses and cars, closing 12 miles of Orange County beaches, and prompting water rescues with inflatable boats. Severe flooding extended into Arizona Nevada and Utah as the system shifted eastward.
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Child rapist sentenced to 49 years in prison
Raymond Stockton, 43, of Lawrence, was ordered by Douglas County Judge Sally Pokorny to serve at least 49 years after being convicted in September of three counts of rape of a child younger than 14 and one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The defense cited dissociative identity disorder and an alternate personality named Marcus, but the judge noted the confession was not excused by that defense.
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Eudora man sues over Osage County horse seizure
A Eudora man charged with animal cruelty files a federal suit against Osage County alleging deputies used an inexperienced veterinarian to justify seizing his 12 horses from his property in Osage County. His lawyers say the horses were adequately sheltered and cared for, though the winter was harsh and at least one horse died.
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KU hires new student misconduct oversight official
KU will create a nonacademic misconduct position with Nick Kehrwald joining the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success on January 31. He will oversee hearings, outreach, and training after coming from UNLV, earning 55000 annually in this role.
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