Democrats warn against blank check for Iraq troop boost
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi cautions Bush against seeking open ended funding for a troop increase in Iraq. She says Congress will scrutinize justification and results, while Senate Republicans doubt Democratic obstacles can block funds. White House plans a $100 billion war funds request with Bush’s budget.
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Bush openness to debate on Iraq policy outlined
White House spokesman Tony Snow said President Bush welcomes a congressional debate on his new Iraq strategy. Snow noted public anxiety over the war, emphasized avoiding another Sept 11 style attack, and said Bush aims to gain congressional support while leaving route to possible approval open. He did not specify how formal approval would be sought.
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Kansas lawmakers discuss property tax rules and bills
Legislators debated freezing property taxes for low income elderly and freezing statewide mill levies for education to cut local taxes. Johnson County and energy-rich counties generate most revenue, while funding for public education and university repairs draw concern. Other issues include KPERS funding, transportation fund repayments, illegal immigrant penalties, rural broadband, and county NRCS funding. The Ottawa area coffees are set for February March and a fourth in April.
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Ottawa Chamber Banquet Honors Local Businesses
The Ottawa Chamber gala awarded Entrepreneur of the Year to Francine Leone of Capelli Salon Day Spa for innovative service in a remodeled building at 129 S Main St. Community Builder Award went to Alice Joy Lewis of Ottawa Suzuki Strings, with Dan Andrews of COF Training Services Inc receiving the award.
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Fair board eyes ad support and a 180-foot cellular tower
The fair board seeks a six hundred thousand budget boost from the Kansas Legislature to fund alternative advertising and address a 28 percent rise in utility costs while evaluating a state property lease for a 180-foot cellular tower in the north parking area. Officials note a six thousand dollar annual rent offer to place the tower could ease expenses but risk neighbor opposition and require city approval.
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Saddam Hussein trial resumes as his death confirmed
In Baghdad the Anfal case proceeds with Saddam Hussein's death confirmed leaving six co defendants facing war crimes and crimes against humanity. The court drops all charges against Saddam while continuing the genocide charges against two defendants and other war crime counts.
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Inquest into Princess Diana death resumes in London
The inquest into Princess Diana's 1997 Paris crash resumes with a plea from her sons for a swift, open and fair conclusion. A letter from Jamie Lowther Pinkerton requests a rapid verdict, while Mohamed al Fayed and Queen Elizabeth II seek a jury drawn from the public if a jury is used.
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