Tentative bailout deal reached with Bush administration
Congress and the Bush administration reached a 700 billion bailout pact to rescue banks and mortgage lenders. The plan would buy distressed securities, provide incentives for homeowners, and include government stock warrants, with final text to be completed soon and votes possible locally today and Monday in the Senate.
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Vice Presidents Role Questioned Amid Unclear Duties
The article notes that the vice president's daily tasks are rarely defined in the Constitution. It mentions Sarah and a July inquiry into the VP's duties, describing the VP as playing a secondary role on the sidelines while awaiting a clearer mandate. It references a story on page 5A and mentions Hamilton in a duel.
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Riding Across Town Time consuming transit experiment
City reporter chronicles a public transit experiment with the T bus system. Debbie Sanchez, a single mother of two from Overland Park, switches from a car to bus commute, saving 40 to 50 dollars weekly. The piece notes riders’ low household incomes and widespread reliance on fixed-route buses. The author rides the T to report on speed, cost, and reliability.
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Who Is Riding the City Bus in Lawrence 2007 Survey
A 2007 ridership survey by the City of Lawrence breaks down fixed route bus users by age 18 to 34 48 percent white 55 percent 16 percent black 53 percent male 46 percent with household income under 15000 24 percent between 15000 and 24999. 176 percent report no vehicle for trips and 40 percent ride public transit to work.
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Candidates Downplay Party Labels In Kansas Races
In Kansas races, candidates from both parties minimize party labels in ads and literature. Nancy Boyda a Democrat and Lynn Jenkins a Republican avoid endorsements, while analysts say the Republican brand is tainted. National party aid varies, with Jenkins set for GOP funding and Boyda steering clear of national Dem support.
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