Mixed local reaction to Bush State of the Union address
Ottawa residents express varied views on President Bush's State of the Union. Loyd Scribner supports efforts to curb terrorism and Iraq reconstruction citing improved economy and home ownership. Tim Jones doubts progress while Franklin County officials worry about unemployment and overseas spending versus domestic needs. Don Stottlemire argues funding shifts threaten domestic programs and notes general economic concerns. He adds any president faces problems and imagines different outcomes if Al Gore were president.
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Ottawa
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
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Fred Ferguson
Don Stottlemire
Stottlemire
Iraq
White House
AD Gore
Kansas Republicans Back Bush Budget Push For Deficit Cut
Kansas lawmakers praised President Bush plans to revive the economy and cut the deficit, with Sen. Sam Brownback endorsing a five year deficit reduction target as Congress returns to budgeting. Brownback noted a return to a balanced budget as a key aim in the ongoing cycle.
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Brownback
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Fifth graders aid author in Robo Bug children's book
Ottawa area fifth graders critique a Lou Ann Thomas manuscript for Becker and Mayer Robo Bug series. They review robot history and usage, propose artwork and titles, and suggest easier explanations for young readers.
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Laurie Sisk
The
Ottawa Herald
Carlie Marquis
Lou Ann Thomas
Janet Huddleston
Lincoln Elementary
Ottawa
Huddleston
Becker&meyer
Thomas
OHS
Marquis
Zach George
Iraq coalition weighs power transfer amid election standoff
A Shiite cleric's push for early elections prompts talks on transferring sovereign power to the Iraqi Governing Council, with U N involvement and caucus based legislature options under study as security and voter rolls hinder July 1 goals. Al Sistani's stance remains pivotal while U S officials seek broad legitimacy for any transition.
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Ayatollah
Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani
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Governing Council
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Kofi Annan
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