Lawrence sees no sign of housing turnaround in mid year permits
Lawrence builders report 47 single family starts in six months, well below the 300-plus yearly pace seen in past years. Executives warn the downturn mirrors the national housing slowdown with sales slipping to 927 through June and prices up about 5.9 percent to an average of $197,000, a potential but fragile bright spot for tax revenue.
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Slattery blames Roberts over Boeing tanker bid
Democrat Jim Slattery charges U S Senator Pat Roberts failed to back Buy American provisions in a 2005 defense bill and in a conference, allowing Boeing rivals to win an Air Force tanker contract rebid. He argues Roberts missed two chances to defend Kansas jobs in Wichita. Roberts' spokeswoman notes the Buy American language was dropped after Bush veto threat.
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Study Warns Most Baby Boomers May Outlive Savings
A new Ernst & Young study for Americans for Secure Retirement warns most middle class retirees will exhaust assets if they keep pre retirement living standards. About 77 million baby boomers set to retire face mostly reduced living standards and longer work lives amid low sav ings, inflation and volatile 401(k) returns.
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Americans For Secure Retirement
Mandela at 90 Faces Diminished public appearances
Former South African president Nelson Mandela turns 90 on Friday while staying out of the public eye. Children at the French School in Johannesburg sent birthday cards as global interest in his legacy remains high despite fewer appearances.
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Coming Tuesday Overview of Primary Election Voting
An overview of the primary election outlines advance voting starting this week. The piece notes election procedures and what voters should expect as polls open.
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