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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 2007
Page
8
Douglas County led with a paper ballot voting system and lawmakers push a 2008 standard requiring paper trails for verifiable results. The debate follows Florida’s hanging chad episode and concerns about fraud in paperless touch screens, highlighting the value of voter confidence and recount options.
From Washington comes the word that Irving Hill has been appointed local postmaster to succeed George J. Barker, whose term expires soon. Hill is the son in law of J D Bowersack and has managed milling interests here. Barker did an excellent job and will focus on his law practice. A member of a prominent Jefferson County family has been arrested and charged with forgery, with past similar charges.
Jim Hoagland notes Congress and foreign ministers push back against Bush Iraq strategy as lawmakers gain power to shape policy. Turkish and Egyptian officials visit Capitol Hill to urge patient, strategic consideration of withdrawal while domestic politics drive debate and risk. The White House retools liaison operations as Bush seeks to limit congressional influence.
Wayne White warns against a US attack on Iran’s nuclear program. He argues such action would trigger a large, protracted conflict harming Iran, Iraq, and Gulf stability, drive oil prices, and risk retaliation against US forces and shipping. The piece notes Iran’s defenses, missiles, submarines, and potential Iraqi backlash.
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