Obama cites sanctions bite as he presses Tehran limits
President Obama, at an Asia-Pacific summit, defended sanctions on Iran and said he will consult with Russia and China on further steps to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He warned that a nuclear Iran would threaten the region and the United States and that no options are off the table.
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Asia-Pacific free trade drive gains momentum at APEC summit
Leaders at the APEC summit in Hawaii endorsed boosting a Pacific free trade area with Canada and Mexico joining Japan in backing the plan. The Trans-Pacific Partnership faces a cautious China but strong U S support as Japan signals interest in joining the nine-nation talks aiming to forge a regional bloc. President Obama touts the pact as a top priority amid efforts to spur global economic recovery.
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Mexico
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China
Barack Obama
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Hensarling says deficit committee faces tough ride
Texas Rep. Jeb Hensarling calls the deficit panel’s talks a roller coaster. He warns the committee will fail without Democrats embracing major structural changes to entitlement programs. He notes no guarantee of a breakthrough before the November 23 deadline to cut at least $1.2 trillion over the next decade.
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Jeb Hensarling
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Barack Obama
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John Boehner
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Pressure mounts as Arab League suspends Syria
Syria faces isolation from West and neighbors after the Arab League suspends its membership. Damascus calls for an urgent summit as protests intensify with tens of thousands of government supporters marching in Damascus and other cities amid a crackdown on an eight month uprising. Turkey dispatches a plane to evacuate nonessential personnel after embassies are attacked by regime supporters. Lebanon Yemen and Syria oppose the suspension while Qatar and Saudi Arabia press for it, boosting the Syrian opposition's standing.
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Turkey
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Saudi Arabia
Dole Institute Hosts Veterans Day USO Style Tribute
Betty Born and Chuck Benedict joined a Veterans Day program at the Dole Institute of Politics in Lawrence to perform swing standards like In the Mood with the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra. Attendees include Warren Banning, Nancy Reiling, Neal Harris, Marcie Closter, Vera Cole, and Barbara Ballard.
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Topeka
Chuck Benedict
Lawrence
Dole Institute of Politics
Petefish Drive
Warren Banning
Nancy Reiling
Neal Harris
Marcie Closter
Vera Cole
Barbara Ballard
Kansas
Cole Institute
Doctor brings modern twist to old fashioned family medicine
A new Calgary inspired practice NeuCare Family Medicine plans to open on November 28 in the Medical Arts Building at 346 Maine across from Memorial Hospital. Dr Neu or Ryan Neuhofel vows to offer house calls, hospital visits, telemedicine, and fee for service with barter optional. He aims for a relationship based care without insurers, drawing on a rural country doctor ethos from his Kansas upbringing and Friends University track days.
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Maine
Lawrence
Friends University
Wichita
Fredonia
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Douglas County backs 163000 for historic farmhouse restoration
The Heritage Conservation Council recommends 163000 to restore the 121 year old Robert Hall Pearson Farmhouse near the Black Jack battlefield. Funds would cover termite treatment foundation repair chimney work and window replacement plus removing a 1970s addition and adding heat. The panel proposed 297500 for ten projects from a 297500 pool, nearing the 350000 budget.
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Black Jack Battlefield Trust
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