Hart: Democrats should have resisted war more
Harris News Service reports Gary Hart, Ottawa native and two time Democratic presidential candidate, criticizes Democrats in Congress for not pressing the Bush administration before the Iraq War. He says the party should have asked tougher questions and warned about the risks, while praising Kerry's inquiries. Hart spoke at the University of Kansas lecture and book signing promoting The Fourth Power and noted homeland security lessons from the 1990s Commission.
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Chris Grenz
Harris
Lawrence
Ottawa
Gary Hart
Iraq
Congress
Hart
Colorado
Senate
University of Kansas
Bush
Democratic Party
John Kerry
Kerry
U.S
Lied Center
Annenberg Public Policy Center
University of Pennsylvania
al- Qaida
al-Qaida
Osama bin Laden
CIA
Franklin County energy study eyes gas bids and efficiency
An Ameresco consultant told Franklin County Commissioners the county could save 4000 to 5000 dollars yearly by buying natural gas directly from pipeline companies and then routing it to Gas Service for transport. A full energy conservation bid process would require thorough audits and time, but could yield substantial savings, with estimates of 450000 dollars in annual energy cost cuts after upgrades including boiler changes and lighting.
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Herald Sern
Franklin County
Chris Salzmann
Ameresco
Boston
Merriam
Court Annex
Kansas Gas Service
Ottawa
Darrell Wadkins
Commission
Ed Taylor
Taylor
Don Hay
District Court
Salzmann
Energy Conservation Office
S. Main St
Debaters Clash Over Iraq War Costs and Troop Withdrawals
AP reports a heated first debate where Kerry and Bush traded claims on Iraq war costs and withdrawal timelines. Bush overstated al Qaida progress and misrepresented Kerry’s troop withdrawal position, while Kerry challenged Bush on war premises and security spending.
US forces launch major assault to retake Samarra
US-led troops push into Samarra after midnight to seize government and police buildings 60 miles north of Baghdad as insurgents shell with rockets. One American killed, four wounded. Iraqi National Guard and Iraqi Army participate amid bombardment and heavy fighting. Local hospital reports many casualties and stretched supplies.
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Samarra
Iraq
U.S
United States
Iraqi National Guard
Baghdad
Robert Powell
1St Infantry Division
Khalid Ahmed
Samarra General Hospital
Ahmed
Powell
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