County eyes China sister county to boost economic ties
Douglas County commissioners weighed a proposal to seek a sister county relationship with Jiaxiang County China, aiming to pool resources with Lawrence and KU officials for stronger business links. They planned broader talks with the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce the state Department of Commerce and the agriculture committee to explore economic exchanges beyond cultural programs.
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Jiaxiang
Beijing
Shanghai
Bob Johnson
Lawrence
Hiratsuka
Japan
Eutin
Germany
Kansas
Kansas University
David Shulenburger
Sheree Willis
Center of
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
State Department of Commerce
Agriculture Committee
Douglas County
Open Letter to Mr Bush on Leak Case and Openness
The writer urges Bush to write letters to newspapers to defend his case about leaks linked to Joe Wilson and Libby. It argues openness and public judgment would reduce secrecy and calls for revealing decisions, noting CIA distrust and the dangers of covert politics. It cites Wilson's Niger trip, Iran talks, and a canceled State Department meeting as examples.
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Karl Rove
Scooter Libby
Joe Wilson
Rove
Libby
Wilson
CIA
Patrick Fitzgerald
White House
State Department
United Nations
Wilson-Rove-Libbygate
George Tenet
Niger
Iraq
Britain
United States
Italy
Wall Street Journal
Carla Anne Robbins
Iran
Law Building at KU Praised for Fine Location and Style
Officials say countermeasures address grade inflation tied to wartime era. Lawrence Daily World notes law building on campus admired for valley view, Greco Roman design, 60 by 120 feet, with James W. Green to be named on the structure. Law School began October 1878 under Chancellor Dr James Marvin.
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Lawrence Daily World
Law
James W. Green
James Marvin
Alito nomination sparks conservative jubilation and debate
Cal Thomas reports that conservatives hailed Judge Samuel Alito's Supreme Court nomination as a strong constitutionalist a grand slam akin to Roberts while liberals and some Republicans prepare to scrutinize his abortion and religious freedom record. His prior rulings upheld informed consent spousal notification and public display of faith in public life.
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Supreme Court
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Samuel A. Alito Jr
Sandra Day O’connor
Manuel Miranda
Third Branch
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Miers
Alito
Miranda
John Roberts
Americans For Better Justice
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3Rd Circuit
Planned Parenthood
Casey
Pennsylvania
Justice O’connor
Webster v. Reproductive Services
Hodgson
Minnesota
New Jersey
Nebraska
Senate
Democrat
George H W. Bush
Judiciary Committee
Appeals Court
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Bill Snead
the World Company
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U.S
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Dan C. Simons
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Ralph Gage
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Washpost.com
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