Obama frames economy recovery with tax hikes on wealthy
President Obama told a joint session that the shadow of crisis has passed and urged Congress to raise taxes on the nation's wealthiest to fund middle class relief, while pursuing vetoes of GOP efforts to dismantle his policies. He backed trade deals and new foreign policy authorizations amid a Republican-led Congress. The speech highlighted a shift from austerity toward growth and proposed raising the capital gains tax for high earners.
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Obama presidency visit draws long lines at KU campus
Thousands queue along Jayhawk Boulevard to hear President Obama speak with a chance to see him up close. Among the hopefuls is 100 year old Fern Coffin waiting since 10 a.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, while others discuss health care and gun control as they endure hours of cold and crowded lines.
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Parking and shuttle plan for Obama address at Anschutz Pavilion
KU outlines free guest parking in lots 301 and 302 near 23rd and Crestline Drive with a Route 41 Yellow Circulator shuttle to Irving Hill Road stop for updates. Attendees should park in those lots as surrounding areas close or reserved. several thousand tickets will be issued with some set aside for KU students and the public. lines persisted at the Kansas Union by 10 a.m.
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Obama to Speak at KU Campus Event at Anschutz Pavilion
President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak at 11:20 a.m. Thursday at the Anschutz Sports Pavilion on the Kansas University campus. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The venue is located at 1575 Irving Hill Road, next to Allen Fieldhouse.
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Parking and shuttle plans for event at Anschutz campus
Free shuttle will run from West Campus to Anschutz with parking in lots 301 and 302 by Shenk Recreational Sports Complex. KU students faculty and staff must move cars by 5 30 p m today through Thursday afternoon. limited handicapped spots available at Anschutz. Online updates at president ku edu whitehouse gov live LJWorld com LJWorld vine ljworld Facebook jworld.
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President calls for reform of criminal justice system
The president urges reform of the U.S. criminal justice system following racially charged police shootings. He cites Ferguson Missouri and New York cases involving Michael Brown and Eric Garner, stressing shared fears of families and officers while advocating lower crime and incarceration to unite reform efforts.
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Obama to tour states to push education budget plan
President Obama will promote his education funding proposals as the White House sends the fiscal year 2015 budget to Congress. He plans stops in Boise Idaho and Lawrence Kansas to rally public and congressional support, facing Republican criticism over 529 savings plans and tax changes.
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