Panel moves to freeze Pentagon budget and adjust aid
A Senate appropriations panel Moves to freeze the Pentagon budget while House Republicans signal cuts to domestic programs like housing subsidies. A GOP leader backs a disaster aid framework in the budget pact permitting billions for Hurricane Irene victims and Katrina-era disasters. Panels prepare Cabinet agency funding for the year starting Oct 1 as the supercommittee begins work.
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Washington DC Medicare fraud indictment sweep charges 91
A nationwide crackdown charges 91 people including 11 doctors and 3 nurses in Medicare fraud schemes totaling 295 million dollars. Indictments unsealed in Baton Rouge Brooklyn Chicago Dallas Detroit Houston Los Angeles and Miami reveal arrests extending back to August 24 with officials denouncing the scheme as undermining the health care system.
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Ruler to testify in Mubarak trial in Cairo hearings
In Cairo the judge summoned top members of Egypt s ruling military council to testify behind closed doors in the Mubarak trial. Field Marshal Tantawi and other inner-circle leaders are expected to address Mubarak s role in police use of force during the 18 day uprising that toppled him, with potential death penalty on charges of complicity in protesters deaths.
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Wildfire in Texas Nearly 800 Homes Lost as Firefighters Gain Ground
Texas firefighters pushed to contain one of the state’s worst wildfires near Bastrop while two deaths were confirmed and about 45 square miles burned. An elite search team began the effort to locate victims as Governor Perry paused his campaign to address the crisis and winds eased after Tropical Storm Lee.
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Kansans propose repeal ideas to Gov Brownback admin
About 250 repeal suggestions have been submitted to the Kansas Office of the Repealer as Gov. Sam Brownback backs administration efforts to shed out of date or burdensome laws and rules. Most ideas come from citizens and cover topics from telecommunications fees to taxes and DUI laws. Repeals of statutes would need legislation, while regulations go to the Joint Committee on Rules and Regulations for review.
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Energy Savers Bring Invisible Heat Savings to Tour
Ezell-Morgan Construction showcases a Lawrence home on the Sustain able Homes and Business Tour that hides its efficiency in unseen insulation. Neal Ezell explains the home’s energy rating of 57, Energy Star certification, and a heat pump, furnace, fluorescent lighting, and Energy Star appliances driving bills lower.
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Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Features Local Handmade Goods
Lawrence artists including Tiffany Classen showcase at the 32nd Fall Arts and Crafts Festival in South Park. Classen sells bibs and accessories via her online store A Lady With a Baby, highlighting retro motifs and handmade items. The day includes live music from 12 official acts, craft booths for children, pony rides, and family activities.
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