Prison rape law faces funding rollback debate
Inmate advocates voice alarm over a Republican proposal to cut financial penalties in the 2003 law targeting sexual assault in prisons jails and juvenile facilities. Survivor Jan Lastocy, raped by a guard, helped push for reform but critics warn funding cuts could undermine protections despite support for grants aiding rape and domestic violence victims.
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Las Vegas Airport Upgrades for Tech Savvy CES Travelers
McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas readies for the International CES crowd with terminal upgrades, hundreds of new outlets and USB ports, and power ready venues. Free airport Wi Fi installed a decade ago now supports streaming movies, virtual meetings, online games, and e books as travelers prepare for the gadget convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Liability fears push cities to curb sledding in parks
In Dubuque Iowa the City Council advances a plan to ban sledding in all but two of its 50 parks as officials cite liability concerns. A nationwide study notes over 20 000 children yearly treated for sledding injuries from 1997 to 2007, underscoring the risk.
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Cities weigh sledding ban amid liability fears
Dubuque council members favor a ban on sledding on certain slopes to curb liability from injuries. Citing past lawsuits, including a 2 million verdict in Omaha and 2.75 million in Sioux City, officials argue warnings or partial bans reduce risk but do not fully shield cities from lawsuits. Other cities have chosen less drastic steps.
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