Nader slams Congress during Kansas visit in Lawrence
Ralph Nader, running as an independent for president, told about 400 people in Lawrence that Congress was cowardly for passing the $700 billion financial bailout. He framed the move as a bailout of big interests and urged voters to reconsider.
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Money and campaigns hinge on options more than victory
Republican strategist Terry Holt notes advertising spending gaps between Barack Obama and John McCain. He says money does not guarantee victory but expands battlefield options, and the candidates must win with less overall.
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Lawrence Hosts 1939 National Cornhusking Championship
Coming Saturday a feature recalls a little-known kernel of Lawrence history when the city hosted the 1939 national cornhusking championships.
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Lawrence artist pays tribute with WWII medic sculpture
Lawrence sculptor Jim Brothers unveils The Medic, a silicone bronze World War II figure honoring medics. The piece weighs about 1,400 pounds, sits outdoors, and will join other D Day works at the National D Day Memorial in Bedford Virginia after a Sunday public viewing at the Union Pacific Depot in Lawrence.
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Economic options dwindle after 700 billion aid effort
Washington grapples with a shrinking toolkit as the 700 billion rescue failed to calm markets. Stocks slide with the Dow dropping 679 points to multiyear lows. Officials consider foreclosures purchases and direct homeowner loans, though many resist government takeover of private firms.
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City Rainy Day Fund Falls Short of National Average
A National League of Cities survey of 319 towns shows Lawrence has a smaller rainy day fund than the national average and a declining balance as other cities grow theirs. City Commissioner Rob Chestnut says the economy may be less volatile locally, despite nationwide housing value drops.
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Lawrence ranks 15th among US sports cities says Sporting News
Sportscaster ranking places Lawrence 15th in 2008 list. The piece cites KU's 12-1 football season and first Orange Bowl win plus an overtime NCAA title by the Jayhawks. Local officials credit fans, coaches, and student athletes for the distinction as nationwide sports attention grows.
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