Senate to reconvene next week amid debt talks delay
The Senate canceled its July Fourth recess and plans to meet from Tuesday as Democrats push for a deficit plan with tax hikes for the wealthy and oil-s industry concessions, while Republicans warn any deal could fail in Congress. Senate Majority Leader Reid announced the schedule, while House Republicans remain out this week.
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Obama Honors Gates on Last Day as Chief
Defense Secretary Robert Gates paused at a Pentagon retirement ceremony and, moved, thanked President Obama who awarded him the Medal of Freedom. Obama teased late surprises about bin Laden matter as Gates marked a second act retirement after 30 years in the CIA and Defense Department and 4 1/2 years amid wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Petraeus Confirmed as CIA Director by Senate Vote
The Senate approved Gen. David Petraeus as CIA director by a 94 to 0 vote. A West Point graduate and 37 year Army veteran, Petraeus has led U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan since 2010 and is credited with reshaping the Iraq conflict before troops withdraw. He will retire as a four star general and succeeds Leon Panetta, who moves to the Pentagon.
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Crack offenders eligible for early release under new law
The U.S. Sentencing Commission ruled that as many as 12,000 federal prisoners may have their crack related sentences reduced. The change aligns crack penalties with powdered cocaine after Congress cut crack sentences last year, affecting about 1 in 17 federal inmates.
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Teachers strike over pension cuts across London and UK
Hundreds of thousands of British teachers and public sector workers joined a one day strike, closing or disrupting thousands of schools and hit courthouses, tax offices and employment centers. Airport wait times were warned but major hubs reported normal operations. Union leaders estimated over 500,000 participants against Conservative austerity plans.
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Haskell Upward Bound marks year with powwow on campus
On Thursday the Haskell Upward Bound program gathered on the Lawrence campus for a powwow celebrating a successful year. The program supports American Indian high school students in preparing for higher education with 60 participants, linking students to Kansas State and Nebraska programs. Faculty and alumni highlighted the program’s impact, noting higher college attainment among participants and the lifelong connections formed, as students like Rebekka Schlichting credit the experience with sharpening academics.
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Lecompton fights to keep its post office identity
Lecompton residents fear losing the town’s post office as the USPS transfers two rural letter carriers to Perry. Leaders including Paul Bahnmaier, Rep. Tom Sloan, and Sen. Anthony Hensley urge keeping routes in Lecompton to protect the town’s heritage and future. The case highlights broader questions about town status after historic changes.
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Spine surgeon joins OrthoKansas in Lawrence
Dr. Ryan Stuckey, an orthopedic spine surgeon, will begin practicing at OrthoKansas on September 1. He specializes in non surgical and surgical spine care, including trauma, tumors, osteoporosis, sports injuries and degenerative disease, and will bring local care to Lawrence residents.
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