Debate highlights clash over crisis as Obama and McCain spar
In Nashville Belmont University debate Obama and McCain argued over causes and cures for the worst economic crisis in 80 years. McCain urged sweeping government action to shield homeowners from foreclosures while Obama challenged his opponent on foreign policy credibility. The session featured direct questions from voters seated close to the candidates.
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Obama
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Belmont University
Tailgating Tips and Recipes for Jayhawk Fans
Jayhawk fans share serious tailgating tips and barbecue passion as EU campaigns for another bowl season. The feature covers tailgate ideas and recipes for game day, highlighting devoted fans and crowd energy amid college football culture.
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Jayhawk
Paratransit funding risks collapse without sales tax approval
Quote from Phil Bentzinger of Cottonwood Industries warns that a fundamental sales tax victory is essential to sustain door to door paratransit service used for employment and daily needs. The countywide issue could force shutdown or severe cuts if not approved.
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Phil Bentzinger
Cottonwood Industries
Kansas University aids ALS patients with student volunteers
Kansas University students lend a hand to people with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a Thursday community effort.
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Kansas University
There's a lot of excitement for the Nov. 4 election
In Douglas County Kansas election officials report rising voter registration ahead of the October 20 deadline. Since August the county has added over 2,200 new voters and expects about 2,000 more as total registrations approach 79,437. Democrats lead with 27,357 registrants, Republicans 23,951, independents 27,283, and others Libertarian or Reform. KU groups and student leaders push to register more students before the deadline.
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Lawrence
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Wichita
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Douglas County
Kansas
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Shew
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Ryan Lawler
Bolingbrook
Douglas County Voter Registration Roles On Campus
Members of the League of Women Voters of Lawrence Douglas County are involved in campus voter registration efforts around the University of Kansas. The note directs readers to see VOTER page 6A for details on scholarships, halls, Greek housing, and registration activities near campus.
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League of Women Voters
Lawrence- Douglas County
Court frees man in 1999 slaying of 14-year-old sister-in-law
Floyd Scott Bledsoe, previously sentenced to life for the 1999 killing near Oskaloosa, is released on supervised bond after a federal court found his trial counsel ineffective. Bledsoe was convicted of murder, aggravated kidnapping, and indecent liberties. he denies guilt and awaits further appeals as Kansas and federal courts review the decision.
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Oskaloosa
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Bledsoe
Hutchinson
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Paul E. Wilson
Kansas University
White
Kansas Attorney General’s Office
Rogers
10Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Denver
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Camille” Altmann
Tom Bledsoe
Tom
Artmann
Floyd
Floyd Bledsoe
John Kurth
Kurth
Lawrence Journal-World
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Supreme Court
Putin stars as judo master on 56th birthday
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin appears on a DVD portraying him as a judo master. The release, timed to his 56th birthday, features him throwing an opponent to the mat as part of a public image boost.
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