Obama signals willingness to compromise on taxes
President Obama signals willingness to compromise with Republicans over tax and spending plans while insisting on taxes for the wealthy. He vows not to back away from higher rates on top earners and aims to pressure Congress with public support amid looming fiscal cliff.
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Findley 50th Wedding Anniversary in Lawrence KS
Paul and Virginia Findley celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on November 18 2012. Married in 1962 at First Methodist Church Lawrence they spent their lives there. He served 30 years with Lawrence Fire Department retiring as major and worked streets and gas meters. She worked for Southwestern Bell and in banking. They have two sons Troy and Kyle and one grandson Zachary. Address for cards 2504 Alister Dr Lawrence KS 66049.
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Lawrence couple announces Maggie Hull to Kev Tietz engagement
Marilyn and Rob Hull of Lawrence announce the engagement of their daughter Maggie to Kev Tietz son of Michelle Kelleher and Matt Tietz of Plano Texas. Maggie a 2009 graduate of Lawrence Free State High School will graduate from the University of Kansas in May 2013 majoring in journalism and Spanish and is a member of the KU softball team. Kevin is a 2007 Plano West graduate and KU 2011 alumnus with a degree in exercise science. He is a personal trainer at Next Level Rising in the Summit. The couple plans a July 5 2013 wedding in Lawrence.
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Europe turns corner on crisis after three years of turmoil
European leaders have eased panic as yields fall and stocks rise signaling a shift from emergency to stabilization. Declines in Greek and Spanish bank fears, higher euro and increased lending to banks show progress. Yet Greece and Spain remain risks and deeper reforms in fiscal and banking rules await.
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Wall Street braces as fiscal cliff looms over market
Notable Wall Street firms worry as the week ends with pressure on a tax and spending deadline. The stock market rallies barely, amid calls from Obama and Boehner for a deal. Chris Bertelsen of Global Financial Private Capital expects a compromise to avoid the cliff, though last minute maneuvers could haunt markets.
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Friday Market Wrap Shows Mixed Corn Soybeans and Oil Movements
Dow added 4.07 points to 12,815.39 as Nasdaq figures were not available. Treasury yields edged down slightly at 2.75 percent, while commodities moved: Corn down 2.5 cents to 7.39, Soybeans down 445 cents to 14.51, Wheat down 14.75 cents to 9.22, Oil up 65 cents to 85.09, Gold up 4.90 to 1,730.90, Silver up 35.9 cents to 32.60, Platinum at 16.90 and 1,559.40.
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Does the Bible address serving one’s country or military duty
Robert Minor discusses how scripture has been used to justify or oppose military service through history. He notes passages from Israel’s wars, Jesus teachings on the sword and turning the other cheek, and Paul’s call to submit to authorities, illustrating conflicting interpretations amid nationalism and conscience.
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Peace and war in faith a minister reflects
The Unity Church of Lawrence minister Shannah McAleer discusses growing up in a military family and how faith blends with service. She weighs biblical and historical examples of fighting and nonviolence, advocates striving for peace, and honors armed forces with respect and gratitude. Email rev.shannah@unityoflawrence.org for questions.
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