Bush economic team under fire in reelection push
Washington critics say President Bush touts economic gains while his team creates uneasy optics. N Gregory Mankiw sparked backlash by endorsing offshore outsourcing, later apologizing as officials distance from a forecast of 2.6 million jobs this year. Treasury Secretary Snow and Commerce Secretary Evans declined to back the projection during a Pacific Northwest bus tour.
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Bush economic hit and job projections spark l debate
Evans questions clarity of a crystal ball style projection as Marc Racicot defends the administration against claims of overstatement. The piece outlines job gains, past losses, and political blowback as Kerry Edwards and Daschle weigh in on outsourcing and economic policy.
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Ottawa urged to be easy to do business with
A group urged Ottawa to enhance ease of doing business by improving through traffic, sidewalk upkeep, and welcoming city gateways. They emphasized a functional business park with guidelines rather than demands and called for presentable, not overly costly, site development standards in the comprehensive plan.
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Ottawa hearing frames library as community asset in quality of life
The hearing highlighted the Ottawa Public Library as a key factor in local life with support for preservation and study of tax break models. Officials mapped northern county development, noted annexation concerns, and set a follow up meeting for February 25 at City Hall.
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Downtown Ottawa plan eyes parking, incentives, and growth
The city aims to boost downtown residential access and local shopping by promoting tax incentives and funding options, assessing Ottawa and county markets, and aligning with Lawrence and Kansas City markets. Officials propose street upgrades, utility extensions, a possible meeting center, business tech, and school partnerships, highlighting USD 290, Ottawa University, and NCCC Ottawa campus while updating community websites.
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