Deficit commission call for broad federal cuts and tax shifts
In Washington DC, bipartisan deficit commission leaders proposed curbs on Social Security and Medicare, reduced federal spending, higher taxes, and Pentagon budget cuts to shrink deficits by up to four trillion dollars over ten years. White House reacts coolly, others critique the plan amid post election debate.
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Oil spill handling hurts Obama era science trust
Academics environmentalists and federal investigators say the Gulf spill response downplayed science and misrepresented data. Transocean argues investigators risk corrosion of the blowout preventer awaiting forensic analysis, noting no further preservation steps since September.
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Transocean
Baghdad ends eight month political impasse with Maliki deal
Iraq’s eight month government deadlock ends as Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki secures a four year term after lawmakers reach a tentative power sharing accord. Kurds and Iraqiya concede seats while Sunni-backed groups accept participation amid White House praise.
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Ayad Allawi
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White House
Iraq
Tony Blinken
Joe Biden
United States and South Korea fail to finalize trade pact
President Barack Obama announced that the talks on a long stalled free trade agreement with South Korea did not yield a deal during the G20 meetings. He said teams will work tirelessly in coming days to complete the pact in weeks and avoid further delays.
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South Korea
Barack Obama
Obama
Lee Myung-bak
Man to face trial in bicycle hit and run incident
Douglas County judge orders 48 year old Baldwin City man Scott A. Young to stand trial on charges including aggravated battery and leaving the scene after a July 15 bicycle attack near East 1400 Road south of Lawrence. Two riders testified a black pickup swerved into the lead cyclist, Rob Wilshusen, injuring him as others watched in fear.
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Berry Plastics wins zoning ok for 600000 square foot warehouse
Douglas County commissioners approve rezoning 97 acres near East 700 Road and North 1800 Roads from agricultural to light industrial for Berry Plastics. Final approvals require preliminary plat site plans and tax abatement. project promises 11 new jobs and about 200 total, plus a printing operation. Neighbors fear traffic but no objections voiced at meeting.
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Lawrence
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Finalists Named to Replace Judge Shepherd in Douglas County
A nominating commission sent three finalists to Gov. Parkinson to fill the Douglas County District Judge post retiring by Judge Jean Shepherd. Barbara Kay Huff, James R. McCabrin and Angela M. Wilson were chosen from 13 Lawrence attorneys after interviews.
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