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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2010
Page
2
A Washington Post ABC News poll shows Republicans leading the congressional ballot 49 percent to 43 percent among likely voters, with Democrats narrowing a prior disadvantage. Trust in which party handles the country's main problems stands near even, echoing voter sentiment from October 1994 when Republicans last won both chambers.
President Sebastian Pinera stated Chile is very close to pulling all 33 trapped miners to safety and hopes to witness the rescue in person before his October European trip. He previously promised a Christmas rescue after miners were found alive August 22. Three drilling teams continue to pound through half a mile of rock as officials adjust the timeline toward before October 15 22 trip.
A panel of experts warns Congress and the public that the U.S. transportation system is decaying and underfunded, risking global competitiveness. It urges new long term funding sources to replace shrinking gas tax revenues that funded midcentury highway construction.
In Baghdad the seven month political crisis intensifies as Sunnis vow resistance while Shiite PM Nouri al Maliki seeks remaining allies. The upcoming battle for top government posts promises further months of confrontation as Parliament sits idle since March elections.
Federal indictments accuse casino owners and lobbyists of offering millions in bribes to Alabama lawmakers to legalize Vegas style bingo parlors. One defendant has pleaded guilty to offering a senator 2 million dollars to vote for a measure to keep machines running. Gov Riley’s raids sparked rallies and job losses in poor counties as closures hit local governments.
An American missile strike in Mir Ali North Waziristan killed five German militants sheltering in a house. The attack targets a terror cell linked to an al Qaeda plot involving nine Europeans. German officials report up to 70 Germans trained in Pakistan Afghanistan with 60 believed in region. European capitals remain on alert as security measures intensify across airports and iconic sites.
The Corus CAD blood test, developed by CardioDx, signs risk of heart disease in non emergency chest pain patients to decide who truly needs an angiogram. About 6,000 have used it since last year, but it may overstate disease and misses some cases. Results take three days and cost about $1,195 with some insurers covering it case by case.
A Center for Public Integrity study finds nearly half a billion dollars from independent groups flows into U S campaigns this year, with Republican-aligned groups likely outspending Democratic rivals by about 2 to 1 or 3 to 2. Donor identities remain largely hidden after Citizens United ruling loosens limits on independent expenditures.
The Journal-World provides offices at 609 NH and 645 N.H in Lawrence Kansas. Circulation manager is Chris Bell. Main phone numbers include 785 843 1000 and 800 578 8748. Classified ads line 832 2222 and ljworld com classifieds. Subscriptions and billing lines 832 7199. Redelivery guarantee in town if you miss delivery.
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