Shelter loan plan eyed to aid Lawrence Community Shelter
Lawrence City Commission weighs a 725000 loan to the shelter to cover roof repairs and short-term needs while protecting taxpayers. Officials consider mortgage options to shield future financing and avoid city control, as shelter shows progress with jobs and reduced police calls since moving to the new facility.
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Iran’s Rouhani signals moderation in U N General Assembly
Iran’s new president Hassan Rouhani lays out a diplomatic offensive before the U N General Assembly. He exchanges letters with President Obama, gives interviews, posts tweets, and writes an op ed to present Iran as a responsible international actor with no nuclear ambitions.
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Rouhani Seen as Serious Reformer Ahead of U.N. Speech
Trudy Rubin argues that Hassan Rouhani, touted as a shift from Ahmadinejad, may offer real change. Sanctions bite Iran’s economy, while Khamenei’s backing appears key. Zarif’s diplomacy, potential nuclear talks, and cautious optimism frame the expected U.N. moment as pivotal for U.S.-Iran relations.
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Undeserving praised for blocking health care reform letter
Joe Douglas of Lawrence lauds Lynn Jenkins and Kansas Governor for opposing Affordable Care Act expansion. He faults Democrats for supporting redistribution and calls wealth retention by the rich the nation’s central issue. He urges remembering Republicans at election time.
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KU Professor Put On Leave Over Twitter Comment
A Kansas University professor was placed on administrative leave on September 20 after a brief Twitter remark. Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce pressured the university to act, portraying lawmakers as wielding influence over campus matters.
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Public Forum Debate Highlights Free Speech and Threats
A letter writers critiques political bullying by Republicans and Democrats, condemning threats to educators and public institutions. It references KU, Sen. Greg Smith, Governor Medicaid expansion, and hospital funding, urging civil discourse and noting Journal-World letter policies.
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