Editorial: Bin Laden killed ends a long manhunt
The nation greets Obama’s late night announcement with relief and pride as U S forces killed Osama bin Laden in a Pakistan compound after a years long hunt. The operation showcased Navy Seals precision and the dedication of U S troops while signaling a pivotal, but not final, step in the global war on terror.
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Intelligence gathering shapes bin Laden death analysis
George Will argues the bin Laden operation highlighted police style intelligence work over large scale military action. He critiques Obama NATO Libya policies, warns against turning war on terror into perpetual military campaigns, and calls for a debate on NATO’s future role. He notes the high cost of counterterrorism compared to the small number of al Qaida fighters.
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Debt ceiling fights threaten U S fiscal stability
The piece traces postwar debt ceiling votes, noting partisan battles as Congress raises the limit from 49 billion to 14.3 trillion. It highlights Obama, Bush, and congressional dynamics, warns of possible government default risks, and cites Tim Geithner and voices from Rubin to O Neill.
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Lawrence residents learned the KU research reactor had been dismantled and made safe as fuel was shipped to South Carolina. Professor Harold Rosson explained the tank was an empty nonhazardous concrete structure likely to remain in place for a long time. The note recalls a 1911 Lawrence plan to build a large Bowersock flouring mill boosting daily flour output to 1500 barrels and seven carloads of wheat.
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