Regents face tuition fears amid proposed budget cuts
State higher education faces job freezes and equipment delays as Sebelius seeks cuts shrinking funding from 853 million to 830 million, then 773 million for 2010. University leaders warn tuition could rise sharply while aiming to protect classrooms and programs.
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Texas weighs lawsuit over bioscience site choice
Texas lawmakers and Kansas officials debated the Homeland Security selection of the NBAF lab site. San Antonio was a finalist alongside Georgia Mississippi and North Carolina. Jim Dublin warned of a Texas consortium suit, accusing DHS of midstream bias while Kansas claimed the process favored cost sharing and timely DHS procedures.
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Senate panel backs Clinton as secretary of state
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Hillary Rodham Clinton 16 to 1 to become secretary of state. Supporters praise her diplomacy while concerns about her husband’s fundraising rise. Senator Vitter cast the lone vote against. DeMint also voiced wariness but would not block the appointment. Clinton urged elevating foreign policy and global cooperation.
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Hospital ends home health services amid financial strain
St. Catherine, a private nonprofit religious hospital, discontinues home health services citing hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual losses as nationwide hospital finances worsen. Officials note rising uninsured care and Medicaid/Medicare shortfalls, with job losses and higher Medicaid enrollment fueling pressure on hospital budgets. Prioritizing core services, the hospital will review non essential programs while pursuing remaining paid services and charity care.
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GOP vows to fight Sebelius tax plan with budget goals
GOP lawmakers vow to block Sebelius tax proposals as they push to end the estate and corporate franchise taxes. House Majority Leader Ray Merrick says eliminating the franchise tax would spur long term economic growth while arguing sweeping fee fund shifts are not a solution.
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