Schools weigh bond plan for November 2004 election
The school board considers a November 2004 bond election but warns the deadline limits a needs assessment and building evaluation. Members stress further discussion and open talks as the year and upcoming elections approach. Andy Gassaway can be contacted at gassaway@oitawa herald.com.
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Homeless man walks across America seeking empathy and lessons
Ver Myliyea spent a year living homeless and walked 500 miles carrying a heavy pack visiting churches along a west to east zig zag path. The journey brought physical pain but also loneliness abuse and police stops as he shared a message of kindness and perspective. Vickie Moss reports for the Ottawaherald.
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Do Not Call Rules Spark Telemarketing Turmoil Across Agencies
The FTC’s blocked list and court rulings leave telemarketers in legal limbo as some cannot obtain the do not call registry. FCC Chairman Powell warns lying to investigators risks serious action while district court rulings complicate enforcement.States and territories urge clarity as McCain calls the issue complex and urgent.
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Senate pushes abortion bill amid Roe v Wade dispute
Lawmakers clash over a partial birth abortion ban with Hatch praising passage and Feinstein predicting court challenges. The bill targets late term procedures defining the fetus outside the mother as the moment of death, while opponents warn it is unconstitutional without a health exception.
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Emporia Named Birthplace of National Veterans Day
Washington AP Kansas city Emporia is cited as the birthplace of Veterans Day with a bill advancing in Congress. The holiday shifted from Armistice Day honoring WWI veterans to honor all service members, a change initially proposed by shoe repairman Alvin J. King and later signed into law by President Eisenhower. Rep. Jerry Moran notes King's story and the service of veterans alongside the Kansas National Guard.
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