Caring for patients despite doctor and nurse shortages
An editorial argues that shortages of doctors nurses and aides and long hours have been blamed for poor care but two AMA studies show 80 hour resident work limits and fatigue do not necessarily raise patient deaths. It praises caregiver dedication while urging not to ignore staffing needs to sustain care quality.
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Diplomatic shift urged to lock in Iraq gains
Congress heard Adm Michael Mullen warn that without national reconciliation the surge cannot deliver lasting gains. Political progress remains fragile as sectarian violence continues and Iraq seeks bottom up reconciliation, a regional diplomatic pivot urged to align Iran Turkey Syria and Saudi Arabia in a broad solution.
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No-match letters threaten millions of workers and economy
Immigration policy critics warn that a federal no-match directive could force 140,000 employers to fire about 8.9 million workers. They say construction, a key economic sector with 10 million workers and 14 percent undocumented, will bear the brunt, disrupt projects, and push workers underground. Union leaders urge comprehensive reform, arguing the policy misses security goals and harms legitimate workers and firms. Terence M. O'Sullivan and Stephen Sandherr weigh in.
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Public Forum on Iraq War and Petraeus testimony
Letter to the editor argues the Bush administration misled the public about Iraq and that General Petraeus gave only partial information. It cites polls and reports alleging increased violence and unanswered withdrawal timelines, concluding with a skeptical question about mission success.
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Band Day Parade Postponed Over 12:35 Kickoff Time
A 1982 KU-Lawrence Band Day parade will be skipped for a year due to Kansas-TCU football kickoff at 12 35 pm TV broadcast forcing parade and stadium schedule adjustments. Band director Bob Foster cited telecast constraints making proper management impossible.
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