Marines pull back as Iraqi forces form in Fallujah
Iraqi security forces take over former Marine positions in southeastern Fallujah amid an agreement to allow an Iraqi security force to patrol the city ending the siege. Gen. Abizaid cautioned reports of a full turnover were premature while a Fallujah Protective Army is formed from vetted former Iraqi soldiers.
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Email scams vary but share dangerous traits
The piece explains multiple scam variants that pressure victims for advance fees or bribes. It notes the Secret Service estimates fraud schemes cost hundreds of millions yearly and cites Ottawa Police Captain Ron Puterbaugh on risk variations. Cases include cashing checks for a fee and selling items with overpaid money orders. Banks should hold large suspect checks until cleared.
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KPA Sues Former Director Over 250000 in Funds
The Kansas Press Association sues former executive director Jeffrey A. Burkhead for more than 250000 claiming unpaid loan misuses of funds. The Emporia Gazette notes Burkhead, 45, served 2000 to 2003 and faces embezzlement falsifying documents credit card use and property misuse.
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Legislative negotiators agree on amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions
Kansas negotiators reach a draft constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage and deny legal recognition of civil unions or similar arrangements. The proposal, similar to a March House measure, seeks voter approval with a voter explanation to accompany the ballot. Two-thirds of both chambers must approve before the measure goes before voters in November.
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