House GOP Defense Bill Keeps Guantanamo Open
House Republicans push to retain the Guantanamo Bay prison by barring transfers to the United States or other nations. The defense policy bill by Chairman Buck McKeon also funds military readiness, trains Afghan forces conditionally, and urges action to remove Assad, while avoiding arming Syrian rebels.
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Knox Central shows rapid turnaround in career readiness
Ann Burns reports Knox Central High School has rapidly improved with 17 percent college readiness at the start rising to 47 percent in one year. Improvements include higher graduation rates lower dropout rates better PLAN and ACT scores, and expanded PLCs. Leaders emphasize ongoing growth and community involvement to lift Barbourville and district schools.
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Investigation details fire involvement led by Lewis
Lewis heads inquiry into the blaze with support from the Lily Fire Department and the Whitley County Sheriff's Office. The write up notes their collaborative role in advancing the case and examining evidence at the scene.
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