Kansas court rulings spark cautious optimism on same sex marriage
Kansas reactions split along lines with some scholars predicting the state constitutional ban could fall, while others doubt lawmakers will revisit the issue. Advocates rallied in South Park as couples and supporters noted the cases mark a possible national shift toward equality.
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Iowa
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Brunk
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Francisco
Scott Criqui
Kansas Equality Coalition
Kansas debates end of same sex marriage ban
In a campus and community reaction piece Kansas University figures and activists weigh in after a court decision. A professor and former Kan state leader praise the ruling but stress ongoing work for equality. Kansas Equality Coalition urges congressional action to repeal DOMA provisions.
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KEC
Kansas
Nationwide gay marriage battles enter new phase
The Supreme Court rulings extend federal recognition to same sex marriages in states where legal, adding California to the 12 others. Activists target a nationwide outcome within five years through ballot measures, state legal changes, and potential litigation while conservative groups signal continued opposition.
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Oregon
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Colorado
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New Jersey
Illinois
Hawaii
Griffin
Former state legislator recovering from April ATV crash
Former state legislator John Solbach, 65, is healing in Lawrence after an April 18 head on ATV collision in western Douglas County. He endured multiple fractures and underwent several surgeries at KU Hospital, now at Brandon Woods rehab in Alvamar learning to walk again with a goal to return home in about a month and 80 percent strength in a year. Solbach remains wheelchair dependent, progressing in physical therapy as his family and law firm support him.
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Kansas University Hospital
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KU Hospital
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Alvamar
Steve Lewis
Sheriffs Office
Douglas County Delays Bond Sale Amid Market Turbulence
Douglas County commissioners delay bond sale for radio equipment and a public works building, voting 3-0 to authorize up to 15.2 million in bonds only if true interest cost is 4.5 percent or less. Investment banker cites volatility since June 19. earlier estimates showed 3.64 percent. County also approves road resurfacing project on County Road 458 near Clinton Lake with potential state funding and hires Benesch DRG for bridge engineering on Coal Creek project.
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Craig Vahrenberg
Piper Jaffray
Vahrenberg
Mike Gaughan
Clinton Lake
Banning’s Corner
U.S. Highway 59
Benesch/DRG __ Engineers
Coal Creek
Baldwin City
Zuma Cuts Mozambique Trip After Mandela Hospital Visit
President Jacob Zuma met with Nelson Mandela at a Pretoria hospital late Wednesday and canceled a Mozambique trip as doctors treat the 94 year old in critical condition for a recurring lung infection. Mac Maharaj declined to comment on life support reports during the visit.
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South Africa
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Mozambique
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Mandela
Pretoria
Markey Clinches Mass Senate Seat In Special Election
Democrat Edward Markey defeats Gabriel Gomez 55 to 45 to fill the Massachusetts Senate seat formerly held by John Kerry. Markey plans to push for major changes including gun control, a green energy push, and job growth, while known for a behind the scenes legislative style.
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Edward Markey
U.S. House
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Massachusetts
John Kerry
Markey
Congress
Economy not as good as estimated slows Fed bond plan
Washington economists say the government trimmed January to March growth to 1.8 percent, down from 2.4 percent, due to weaker consumer spending. They foresee slow gains as spending cuts and higher taxes bite. Growth may reach about 2 percent April to June, making Fed 2.3 to 2.6 percent 2013 targets hard. Bernanke warned the Fed may slow or resume purchases depending on the pace of improvement.
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