Lawrence hosts Nobel winner Santos and KU luminaries
Lawrence showcases a Nobel Peace Prize winner and noted speakers at Lied Center and Liberty Hall. Alan Mulally and Geraldine Brooks drew crowds, with Santos choosing KU for his studies. Lawrence Public Library, Beach Foundation support amplified the culture magnet. The piece celebrates the city’s role in attracting global figures and inspiring future leaders.
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Lied Center
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Ford Motor Co
Liberty Hall
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Juan Manuel Santos
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Anderson Chandler
School of Business
School of Engineering
Brooks
Lawrence Public Library
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Ross and
Marianna Beach
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Allies deserve visas for Iraq Afghan translators and families
Trudy Rubin argues for expanding and expediting special immigrant visas for Iraqis and Afghans who risked their lives serving U.S. forces. The piece centers on Wisam Albaiedhani and his brother Khalid, whose family faces five years of delays, cancellations, and ongoing danger in Baghdad as they seek to join them in the United States. The author urges political action, citing Senator Robert Casey and calls for more resources to clear backlogs and ensure safety for those who helped the United States.
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Afghanistan
Wisam Albaiedhani
Wisam
Khalid
Baghdad
United States
Worcester
Mass
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Mohammed
Jordan
America
Amman
Peter Farley
Farley
Veterans Affairs
Rhode Island
Limbo
Robert Casey
D-Pa
Lews quiet art of saving government through deals
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius details Jacob Lew's behind the scenes role in budgeting and deal making. Lew, former OMB chief and current treasury secretary, steers budget agreements, sequestration, and tax deals to keep the government functioning amid gridlock. He embodies a patient, compromise driven approach praised by allies and critiqued by critics.
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Jacob Lew
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House
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David Ignatius
Washington Post Writers Group
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