Gas price fight frames Obama and McCain campaigns
Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and Republican Sen. John McCain push rival energy plans amid $4 gas prices. McCain offers tax relief, offshore drilling and 45 new reactors, while Obama vows windfall tax reform and subsidies for renewables. Analysts question near term impact while polls show energy a top voter concern.
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Two Reports Signal Fragile Iraqi Gains and Stalled Reforms
The GAO and the Pentagon warned that security in Iraq has improved but political and economic progress remains weak. They cited stalled reconciliation efforts, ruling-party spending gaps, and poor service delivery while noting fewer weekly attacks, from about 1,200 in June 2007 to 200 currently.
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Wheat harvest faces subpar yields and milling limits
Area farmers report yields of 20 to 25 bushels per acre with potential losses to head scab disease. Up to 20 percent of this year’s wheat may be ineligible for flour milling. Burlingame elevator began receiving the crop with test weights of 55 to 58 pounds per bushel as tales of low appraisals circulate.
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Lawrence finalists for ESPN Title Town USA
Lawrence residents defend KU community pride as fans vote online to crown TitleTown USA. Isaiah Singer and Ciaccio model KU spirit while Troy Sonderland urges fans to vote, stressing Lawrence’s campus and city support for basketball success.
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