McConnell proposal may grant Obama 2.5 trillion debt boost
Senate Republicans suggested to President Obama new powers to avert a default by August 2. The plan would let him request up to 2.5 trillion in borrowing in three installments over a year, paired with larger spending cuts. Action would follow special fast-track rules, with veto potential and no guaranteed final votes on cuts.
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Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
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Ahmed Wali Karzai Assassinated at Home in Afghanistan
The powerful half brother of President Hamid Karzai, Ahmed Wali Karzai, was shot dead at his heavily fortified home by a close associate. The Taliban claimed responsibility, stirring a power struggle in Kandahar and complicating U.S. efforts as foreign forces plan a withdrawal.
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Afghanistan
U.S
Ahmed Wali Karzai
Ron Paul to retire from Congress after 24 years
U S Rep Ron Paul of Texas will not seek re election to Congress and will focus on his 2012 presidential bid. The 75 year old Republican plans to serve out his term through December 2012, citing commitments to run for president and past criticism of dual roles. Paul recently won a straw poll at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans.
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Betty Ford remembered for unity and bold leadership in politics
First ladies Rosalynn Carter and Cokie Roberts joined others to honor Betty Ford, praising her energy and drive for equal rights and humane governance. The late former first lady, who died at 93, reshaped the role with candid talk and prepared her funeral plan in advance.
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Rosalynn Carter
Cokie Roberts
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Roberts
Heat wave claims 4300 turkeys in Kansas farm
Cherokee County farm in southeastern Kansas reports about 4,300 turkeys dead over the weekend as temperatures hit 110 degrees with heat index near 118. Holly Capron and her husband struggled with fans fogging systems and a water wagon but could not prevent the loss of birds weighing about 50 pounds each. It took more than 26 hours to dig a 10 foot grave for the carcasses.
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Cherokee County
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District must spend 3 million to meet state law by July 1
Lawrence school district must use 3 million dollars of reserves within the next 12 months to avoid violating Kansas law capping district savings at 6 percent of the operating budget. Deputy Education Commissioner Dale Dennis notes the requirement, as district leaders had planned to draw from a 6.8 million contingency fund to offset projected state revenue declines. Kathy Johnson told the board that the plan included using 750 thousand from contingency and other cost cuts, with possible further reductions ahead.
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Dale Dennis
Wakarusa Valley
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Kathy Johnson
KU opens six floor medical office building in Kansas City
A new 85 million six story medical office building on the KU medical campus will open Monday beside KU Hospital. It will consolidate physicians and streamline outpatient visits, serving as the main hub for out patient care with about 225,000 patient visits annually from across the Kansas City area. Jon Jackson of KU Hospital said the facility will improve access and efficiency for patients and staff.
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Kansas
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KUMC
Public ribbon cutting for KU Physicians Medical Office Building
Kansas City welcomes a new $85 million, 209000 square foot KU Physicians Medical Office Building adjacent to KU Hospital on Olathe Boulevard and Cambridge Street with a 600 car parking garage. Leaders from hospital university and physicians group speak with Mayor Joe Reardon at a 6 to 8 pm Thursday ceremony.
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Joe Reardon
Wyandotte County
Douglas County 2012 Budget Plan Hints No Property Tax Hike
County commissioners consider a $67 million 2012 budget with flat revenues and largely unchanged expenditures. Fuel cost increases for road projects will be funded from the road and bridge fund. As many as 15 agencies may be funded, including the Lawrence Community Shelter and Health Care Access. A digital radio transition for the sheriff’s department may be delayed pending cost estimates. County workers could receive a raise if budget options allow.
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Craig Weinaug
Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence Humane Society
Health Care Access
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