Bush rules out Laura Bush running for Senate
President Bush bluntly stated that his wife Laura Bush would never run for Senate or any office, emphasizing her focus on literacy. He dismissed questions about Texas politics and noted her popularity contrasted with his. Bush defended high ethical standards amid Abramoff scandal coverage and disclosed campaign charity contributions linked to Abramoff.
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Associated Press
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Construction of single family homes hits all time high
Construction of new single family homes surged to a peak in 2005 before December declines. The Commerce Department reports 2.064 million total new homes and apartments started in 2005, with single family starts at a record 1.714 million, while unemployment claims fell to 271,000 signaling ongoing labor market strength. Economists expect a gradual housing slowdown in 2006 as mortgage rates rise.
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Martin Crutsinger
Washington
Ment
Labor Department
Winter driving cautions and slick road warnings issued
Weather expert Knapp warns road conditions can change quickly with freezing spray. Drivers should slow down and allow extra travel time as surfaces may vary from slick patches to fully icy, and windows must be clear. Sheriff Davis urges watching forecasts for tomorrow’s hazards. overnight low in Ottawa around 26 degrees.
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Knapp
Franklin County
Craig Davis
Ottawa
Mother of hostage reporter pleads for release
Mary Beth Carroll appeals for Jill Carroll's release as captors threaten to kill her if Iraqi women held by the U.S. are freed by Friday. Jill Carroll, 28, an American freelancer for The Christian Science Monitor, was abducted Jan 7 in Baghdad while interviewing a Sunni political leader.
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Iraq
Jill Carroll
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Carroll
U.S
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Christian Science Monitor
Group says fraud marred Iraqi elections in Dubai report
The International Mission for Iraqi Elections, a 10 nation monitor led by Canada, cites numerous violations and fraud in Iraq's December parliamentary vote but does not challenge final results. It calls for reforms while noting no call to repeat voting and reports about 2,000 complaints of ballot stuffing, tampering, intimidation, and improper conduct by election workers.
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Iraq
International Mission
Canada
County Commission Debates Meeting Format and Payroll Issues
The county considers raising attendance to near standing room only as commissioners clash with Hay over payroll being moved to HR and minutes writing. A prior one night meeting experiment failed, while this time attendees voiced displeasure at the four commissioners. Kansas Supreme Court will rule on payroll, and AG Phill Kline supports how minutes should be written and approved.
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Perry
Ments
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Phill Kline
Donation drives to honor brother and aid Eugene Field kids
Siblings fund a February donation of wooden blocks drums and congas to Eugene Field Elementary, Mason attended as a kindergartner. Mason’s Memory LLC finances the effort, supporting disabled and elderly to stay home, with private duty nursing planned next month. Thornbrugh notes many prefer home care to nursing homes.
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Eugene Field
Mason
Mason’s Memory LLC
Plan to soften merge sting for Kansas schools
Deputy Education Commissioner Dale Dennis notes equalization aid helps districts fund bond issues and upgrades. Washington Superintendent Mike Stegman argues merged districts would lose aid unless local taxes rise, though the plan aims to reduce taxpayers’ burden. Senator Jean Schodorf suggests tying the proposal to the renewal of merger incentives, as current per pupil aid protections expire after two years.
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Washington
Mike Stegman
Taddiken
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Senate
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Ichita
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