Doubtful path to a major debt deal by August 2
Washington confronts a tough timetable as Congress faces a $14.3 trillion debt limit and a plan to trim spending. Lawmakers warn the Aug. 2 deadline is unlikely to yield a binding bipartisan package, with votes needed on interim debt raises and a broad bargain.
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Wiretaps rise in Kansas and Missouri in 2010 cases
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts reports a nationwide 34 percent rise in wiretap applications in 2010. In Kansas federal judges issued 25 taps, up from 12 in 2009, mostly for drug cases. Missouri saw 46 federal taps, up from 18, with high interception counts in narcotics probes.
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Lawrence districts bets online classes curb dropouts
Lawrence School District expands Diploma Completion Program with online curriculum at Free State and Lawrence high schools. 85.8 percent graduation rate. program helps 36 adults and eight high school students earn diplomas. 70000 in licenses, flexible hours, in-school option to be piloted.
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