Jury duty basics and pay in Douglas County
A staff Q&A outlines juror pay at 10 a day with past proposals for 40, eligibility and service rules. It notes US citizens 18 or older in county 20 days, disqualifications for non English speakers, incompetence, or felony in 10 years, and possible excusal for hardship. It explains random selection from drivers licenses and voter rolls, about 400 called for two weeks, and explains deferrals, strikes, and reservice rules under state law and local exemptions.
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District Court
Judicial & Law Enforcement
Gas not priciest fuel we consume
A comparison shows a gallon of gas costs less than some groceries and beverages. Budweiser six pack runs $5.49 at Alvin's Wines & Spirits. a gallon of gas equals about $9.73 in this framing. Inflation context from 1980-81 $1.38/gal equals $2.95 in 2005 dollars. Local truck driver Larry Herrick laments income spent on fuel leaves little for snacks.
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Alvin’s Wines & Spirits
Sixth St
Paul Hesse
Energy Information Administration
U.S. Department of Energy
Washington, D.C
Brad Serrick
Lawrence
Lerrick
Lecompton
Gas prices and sources for July travel across the nation
The piece highlights AAA fuel price tools for Kansas and nationwide, pointing to the Kansas site and the Daily Fuel Gauge Report for current fuel prices and trip cost estimates. It includes quotes from Lawrence residents about gas affordability and its importance relative to other goods.
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American Automobile Assn
Kansas
Aaakansas.com
AAA
Senate fight looms over O'Connor replacement debate
Senate Judiciary Committee members split on the nomination as conservatives push back against Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. A fierce battle is expected on Capitol Hill with potential Democratic filibuster. Bush weighs options at Camp David while Sen Charles Schumer calls for a bipartisan summit.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Sandra Day O'Connor
Capitol Hill
Attor
Ney
Alberto Gonzales
Texas
Bush
Antonin Scalia
Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court
Camp David
Charles Schumer
New York
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Washington
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Sunflower
Ance.com
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