Congress weighs cuts to food aid over farm subsidies
In Congress, Republicans favor trimming nutrition and land conservation programs at the Agriculture Department to reduce deficits, instead of deep cuts to farm subsidies. Bush seeks to shrink subsidies and tighten loopholes, but lawmakers say nutrition and conservation savings could cover the gap while sparing farmers.
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Pomona may opt out of statewide smoking ban for bars
Restaurant and bar owners discuss a potential state smoking ban. Some favor local opt outs, others accept possible statewide rules. A few argue bars could be exempt while restaurants would restrict smoking, noting health concerns and smoker freedoms. No schedule set for House debate.
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Pomona
Jim Bunch
Horseshoe Cafe
Dan Dena
OU Braves mascot under fire from professors and students
Professors criticize the Ottawa University Braves name as insulting Native imagery comparing it to offensive stereotypes. Students debate the mascot’s impact on curriculum and alumni, while Ottawa Tribe leaders request the state university maintain the Braves, with potential changes to come only from tribe trustees discussions.
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Mili
Bob Lantis
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Ottawa University
Shannon Fisher
Ottawa Tribe
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Missing teen found and hospitalized after weeklong disappearance
A missing teen, a kidney transplant recipient, was taken to Ran som Memorial Hospital for evaluation after being found earlier this week. Police said she may be transferred for further treatment as her family, including grandmother Ledom, expressed relief and gratitude amid community support and posted flyers.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Howard
Bankruptcy overhaul aims to curb abuse and aid lower income Americans
Lawmakers push a sweeping rewrite of U S bankruptcy rules to require an income test and curb use as a last resort. Opponents warn it will trap the ill or unemployed in debt, while supporters say it restores responsibility and broadens access to credit for the poor and middle class.
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Bill Frist
R-Tenn
Patrick Leahy
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William Donaldson
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