Moderates in play as Kansas Democrats woo GOP switchers
Kansas Democrats seek moderate Republican defections to offset a conservative shift in the state GOP. McKinney cites abortion, schools, and health care as flashpoints while Republicans question the likelihood of mass party switches. GOP leaders propose a party platform to let voters compare ideals.
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Bush Faces Mounting Woes as Miers Exit Tops Headlines
President Bush climate shifts as Harriet Miers withdraws from the Supreme Court race and Cheney aide faces perjury charges. Bush sticks to schedule, names Ben Bernanke to head the Fed, tours hurricane relief, and charts a pandemic plan while GOP leaders contend with內 polling and internal strife.
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9 11 security deadlines drift as time overwhelms goals
Homeland security experts warn deadlines are slipping as officials fail to craft a comprehensive plan for protecting critical infrastructure. Congress imposed many targets after 9 11 and Madrid and London attacks, but reports show port, cargo, and marine security plans overdue despite earlier TSA milestones.
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SEPTA Strike Halts City Transit Leaving Half Million Hchoices
Thousands of SEPTA workers walked off just after midnight shutting buses trolleys and subways across Philadelphia. Rails may stay open under separate contracts while negotiations stalled over wages work rules and health care. The 1998 strike lasted 40 days and the impact on daily trips is severe as one in three households lacks a car.
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