House Kills Hard-Right Immigration Bill In Split Vote
The House defeated a hard-right immigration measure 231 to 193 as GOP leaders delayed a vote on a compromise package. The party was split between moderates and conservatives over the issue, delaying further action as aides awaited the final roll call.
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Kansas Delegation Backs Border Bill With No Dreamer Pathway
All four Kansans in the U S House voted in favor of an immigration bill that would deny citizenship for Dreamers who arrived illegally as children, curb legal immigration, and strengthen border security.
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Annual St. John's fiesta returns with music and food
Lawrence tradition returns this weekend with mariachi music colorful Mexican dancers and favorite south of the border foods. More than 1,000 people are expected at the 38th annual St. John's Mexican Fiesta from 6 to 11 30 p m today and Saturday at St John the Evangelist Catholic Parish 1234 Kentucky St Planning for the event is a year round project.
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Lawrence man convicted of molesting 7 year old
A 68 year old Lawrence man named Clinton Laing pleaded guilty in Douglas County District Court to one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child involving a 7 year old. He faces life in prison without parole for 25 years with sentencing set for August 7. He remains jailed on a $500000 bond. Earlier charges including rape and sodomy were dismissed under the plea agreement.
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Two Arrests After Central Lawrence Police Chase
A chase ending at 18th and Louisiana led to two arrests in central Lawrence. Douglas County sergeant was dragged briefly during the pursuit. Cody W. Potts, 32, was booked on suspicion of fleeing law enforcement by reckless driving battery on a law enforcement officer and a drug charge. He had warrants in Shawnee County and a Nodaway County case.
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