Voter turnout seen under 50 percent in Douglas County
Douglas County voters face polling place changes with The Windsor site unavailable. Precinct 5 residents will vote at Deerfield School 101 Lawrence Ave. Advance ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. at the courthouse or drop box. Party registration tallies show Democrats 27830 Republicans 23202 Libertarians 701 Reform 72 unaffiliated 28015.
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Brain energy crisis may spark Parkinson's disease
Washington AP report links brain energy crisis to early Parkinson's development. Researchers suggest boosting mitochondrial power in neurons could slow progression rather than only treat symptoms. New tests may explore diabetes drugs targeting energy genes. about 5 million people worldwide have Parkinson's.
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Energy efficiency contest pits Kansas cities in rivalry
Lawrence and Manhattan join 16 cities in a competition backed by the Climate and Energy Project and funded by the Kansas Energy Office. A $100,000 grant awaits the Lawrence vs Manhattan winner for public lighting upgrades, with three additional $100,000 prizes to other invited communities. city officials will hear a program briefing and sign up.
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Fed plan to buy bonds aims to lower loan rates
Chairman Ben Bernanke opens a two day meeting to craft a program to buy more government bonds. The goal is to push down mortgage and loan rates and spur spending, though the crisis has left about 15 million unemployed.
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Markets Move Lower Amid Mixed Monday Trading
Dow falls slightly to 11,124.62 while Nasdaq ticks down to 2,504.84 and the S&P 500 sits at 1,184.38. Treasury yields edge higher to 4.02 percent as commodities slip with corn at 5.77, soybeans 12.35, and wheat 7.54 per bushel. Oil closes up 1.52 to 82.95 a barrel.
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Gridlock axes growth as midterms loom
Washington analysts warn political gridlock between Republicans and the Obama White House could stall economy, block new stimulus, and create investor uncertainty. With unemployment near 9.6 percent, experts say bipartisan action is unlikely, while debates over spending, deficits, health care, and regulation persist. Ben Bernanke urges decisive steps to spur growth.
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