Nobel committee names Obama Peace Prize winner
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded President Barack Obama the 2009 Peace Prize citing global optimism and his calls for nuclear arms reduction climate action and Arab-Israeli peace progress. Obama called it an affirmation of American leadership and a call to action for world nations.
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Wyden Hedges Vote On Senate Health Plan
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden remains on the fence as the Finance Committee begins debate on Chairman Max Baucus's 10-year 829 billion dollar health care bill. Wyden says he will work to ensure Americans are not forced into unaffordable private coverage while weighing the proposal's limits on choice and affordability for middle class self employed families.
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Large outdoor marijuana operation uncovered in Shawnee County
In southeast Shawnee County a clandestine growing operation with more than 1000 marijuana plants was seized. An anonymous tip led to five outdoor sites on a large parcel. Investigators believe the operation ran for at least six months and valued at about 1.5 million dollars. The landowner reportedly did not know of the setup.
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Obama taps Fort Leavenworth general for Afghan post
President Obama nominates Lt Gen William Caldwell IV to join Gen Stanley McChrystal in leading Afghan training efforts. Caldwell, commander at Fort Leavenworth since July 2007, would focus on building a capable Afghan security force and officer education. Sen. Brownback supports the nomination as a step to regain momentum amid McChrystal’s assessment and calls for more troops.
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