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Notes from the desert — A reporter's journey through training with the army

Alex Parker

On patrol, danger is around the corner and over the hill

Posted May 28, 2008

On a desert road, soldiers in training learn lessons that should serve them well.

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Congressional briefing

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Brownback wants to remain tough on North Korea

Posted December 12, 2007

Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) has introduced a resolution setting conditions for removing North Korea from the U.S. list of terrorism-sponsoring nations, one of the key incentives offered for Pyongyang's denuclearization.

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Statehouse briefing

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Brownback-Giuliani meeting stirs debate

Posted October 30, 2007

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., underscored his potential support for Rudy Giuliani by declaring he was "much more comfortable" with the candidate's views on abortion after meeting with him for more than an hour .

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Military Matters

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Joint Chiefs chairman confronts Army's challenges in Kansas

Posted October 25, 2007

More coverage of Admiral Mike Mullen's visit to Army bases in Kansas:

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Under the Lights

Chris Wristen

Hello Kansas, Lansing High volleyball is back

Posted September 12, 2007

For all those who thought the Lansing High volleyball program’s glory days were behind it, think again.

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Campaign Briefing

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Ryun has raised $350,000 in bid to regain seat

Posted July 12, 2007

Republican Jim Ryun, a former five-term House member who lost to Democrat Nancy Boyda in 2006, reported raising more than $350,000 in the past three months for his comeback effort in the 2nd District.

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