U N to airlift food to drought hit Somalia
The United Nations will begin airlifting emergency rations this week to drought ravaged Somalia, halted for over two years by al Shabab. The effort seeks to reach at least 175000 of about 22 million Somalis in need as thousands trek to Kenya and Ethiopia for aid. Fourteen WFP workers have been killed in Somalia since 2008.
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Stalemate Triggers Partial FAA Shutdown in DC
In Washington DC, House and Senate leaders blamed each other for a stalemate that halted FAA operations. The agency ran out of operating authority at midnight Friday, delaying dozens of airport projects and leaving thousands of federal workers unpaid. Air traffic controllers and essential safety teams continue work, with officials warning on ongoing safety assurances and uncertain travel impact duration.
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White-minority wealth gap widens to widest level in years
Pew Research Center analysis of 2009 Census data shows White median wealth at 113,149 while Hispanic households hold 6,325 and Black households 5,677. Ratios reach about 20 to 1 for Blacks and 18 to 1 for Hispanics, up from 7 to 1 in 1995.
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Debt Worries Rise With Economic Uncertainty
An AP GfK poll finds rising household debt anxiety as Congress stalls on the national debt. About half the country reports stress over debt and one in five adults worry about debt most or all the time. A third say they may not pay credit card bills in full.
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Postal Service studies closure of thousands of offices
The Postal Service plans a nationwide review of about 3600 local post offices to cut costs after an $8 billion loss last year. Rural branches face closure but officials consider Village Post Office setups in local businesses and community spaces as replacements.
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County leaders edge toward 2012 budget with livable raises
Douglas County commissioners advance toward approving the 2012 budget, adding a 1 percent cost of living raise for county workers without boosting property taxes. They tentatively deny extra funding to the Lawrence Humane Society and Lawrence Community Shelter while adding 100000 more dollars to Health Care Access and Cottonwood Inc to offset state-level cuts. The plan aims to preserve current funding levels and sustain services for The Shelter Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging and Destination Management Inc, among others.
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Lowe's Plan Returns for Northwest Lawrence Store
Lowe's has filed new plans to build a 145,551 square foot store at Sixth Street and Congressional Drive in northwest Lawrence, near Wal Mart. The project requires rezoning from apartment to commercial retail. Two smaller shops totaling 7,500 square feet and five acres set aside for future apartments are included. Planning commissioners meet in September with city votes possible in October.
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Dear Lawrence photo project invites community submissions
Community members are urged to submit high resolution photos for the Dear Lawrence project. Take old photos to original locations, recapture today, and share captions and thoughts. Submissions accepted until 6 p.m. August 15 via email or the journal World Facebook page.
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