President Joe Biden took office at a particularly polarized time in American history, so it’s not surprising that citizens are divided on his performance at the oneyear mark. A Georgia history teacher who voted for Biden would give him a “C” grade, faulting the president for not pushing earlier to end the filibuster in the Senate but supportive of his Build Back Better plan.
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Xi’s opening speech at forum touts cooperation GENEVA – Chinese President Xi Jinping called Monday for greater world cooperation against COVID-19 and said China would send an additional 1 billion doses of vaccine to other countries, while urging other powers to discard a “Cold War mentality” at a time of rising geopolitical tensions – a veiled swipe at the United States. The Chinese leader touted his country’s efforts to share vaccines, fight climate change and promote development at home and abroad as he delivered the opening speech of a virtual gathering hosted by the World Economic Forum.
BEIJING – The number of babies born in China fell again last year, official data showed Monday, adding to pressure on the ruling Communist Party’s ambitions to boost national wealth and influence with a workforce that has been shrinking for a decade.
Shawn Finney continues to make good on her New Year’s resolution to “get fit and feel better about myself and to develop better lifestyle choices” during a workout Friday morning at Genesis Health Club in Leavenworth. She is being assisted by certified personal trainer Konlynn Druse. MARK ROUNTREE/LEAVENWORTH TIMES
The Transportation Department is launching a $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 highway bridges as part of the infrastructure law approved in November. The effort was announced Friday as President Joe Biden tries to showcase how his policies are delivering for the public.
Ngaire Blankenberg has brought her children to museums around the world, and by now they expect to hear her point out things that shouldn’t be there. “They are always braced for a rant,” she said with a laugh.
To assist with substitute teacher shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kansas State Board of Education has authorized an emergency declaration that waives college requirements for a temporary license for substitutes.
Denver is a 3-year-old terrier mix. He has the body of a bassett, coloring of a cattle dog and the muscles of a body builder. He arrived at Leavenworth Animal Control through no fault of his own. Denver is very friendly and knows the sit command. Denver is neutered and vaccinated. He would do best as an indoor dog with a fenced in yard. Leavenworth Animal Control needs help in getting some dogs adopted into loving forever homes. The shelter is located at 2019 S. 3rd St., behind Price Chopper. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. CAROL TURNER
The fourth presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2022 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 20 in the Arnold Conference Room in the Lewis and Clark Center on Fort Leavenworth.