Editorial: Headquarters Center leaves lasting impact in Lawrence
The Headquarters Counseling Center, a Lawrence social service mainstay for over four decades, saw chief executive Marcia Epstein depart after 34 years. The agency faces funding cuts and possible merger as it continues to offer 24 7 guidance on topics including death by own action prevention. The board seeks a sustainable path while preserving vital services for the community.
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Iran deal hailed as cautious breakthrough in covert diplomacy
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius argues the Iran nuclear agreement marks a subtle triumph of Obama's secretive diplomacy. The deal, negotiated largely out of public view, relies on stealth talks and tight inspections to freeze enrichment activities. It grants Iran limited relief while demanding strict verification, offering a potential path to a safer world if vigilance and trust are balanced by ongoing scrutiny.
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Intelligence reform hopes fade in Congress
Doyle McManus notes momentum for NSA reform wanes as Congress nears year’s end. While Feinstein Chambliss push to keep current NSA powers with limited reporting faces Leahy Wyden led efforts for tougher limits and greater public disclosure. Civil libertarians brace for another setback and await Obama’s stance after a review panel report. Snowden’s disclosures sparked reform talk, but completion remains uncertain.
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