Court ruling or no gays face coming out risk in service
A Pentagon warning urged gay troops not to come out despite a judge ordering the military to stop enforcing the ban on openly serving. Obama backs repeal via Congress, not the courts, as a California judge’s ruling stirs uncertainty and prompts caution among service members.
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Shelter fundraising hits halfway mark after grant
The shelter reports reaching halfway to its fundraising goal through grants and large private gifts. Officials plan an official campaign to boost donations and volunteer help for renovations and equipment. City land use approvals are in place as owners in Franklin Business Park challenge covenants, with shelter leaders confident a resolution will emerge. City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362.
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Dairy farm gains new life through university renovation
The Chamney dairy farm, once a 300 customer operation near 23rd and Iowa, is being revitalized by Greg Thomas of KU’s School of Architecture Design and Planning. Renovations began in 2008, preserving three buildings as a ceramics studio and future theater and design studios. The project aims to create a Center for Design Research linking engineering and business, envisioned as a multidisciplinary “United Nations” space.
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Politics trumps loyalty for desperate Dems
Desperate Democrats face tough choices as political calculations override personal loyalties. Analysts note strategic risks for lawmakers amid party pressures and competitive elections. Julie Hirschfeld Davis reports for the Associated Press on how party considerations shape vote decisions and alliances.
Democrats shift funds to winnable House races in closing days
Democratic leaders pivot from loyalty to political arithmetic, pouring roughly 40 million dollars into 59 districts for TV ads while Republicans push into 82 races. The plan targets endangered defections over health care and climate votes, defending or dropping candidates to secure a 218-seat majority.
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