Wisconsin judge halts plan to implement union law
Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi amended her order to state the law had not taken effect, blocking Walker from deducting pay under the public sector union limit. Gov Scott Walker said he would halt preparations while the administration contests the ruling.
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Maryann Sumi
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Mike Huebsch
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Washington women show first decline in lung cancer deaths
The U S cancer report notes a small drop in female lung cancer deaths for the first time as part of a broader long term decline in cancer mortality. Experts say the trend may indicate a turning point in the smoking linked epidemic and expect continued improvement. Elizabeth Ward of the American Cancer Society cautions the decline is modest but real. Total cancer deaths continue to inch downward due to gains against colorectal, breast and prostate cancers.
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American Cancer Society
FDA panel backs study on food dyes and hyperactivity
An FDA advisory panel voted 8 to 6 to study the link between food coloring and childhood hyperactivity while keeping packaging without warnings. They agreed evidence is insufficient to prove dyes cause hyperactivity in the general child population but noted dye elimination may help some children with behavior issues.
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Missing Egyptian cobra found in Bronx Zoo reptile house
A venomous Egyptian cobra that escaped from a holding cage at the Bronx Zoo was located about 200 feet from its exit, coiled in a dark corner of the reptile house after nearly a week on the lam. The building had been shut after the disappearance, drawing urban legend attention on social media.
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Nixon library unveils balanced exhibit on Watergate tale
California scholars hail a $500000 makeover at Richard Nixon’s presidential library. The National Archives expanded exhibit opens with sections Abuse of Power, The Cover-Up and Dirty Tricks. Tim Naftali says the nonpartisan display corrects past whitewashed portrayals and includes taped interviews.
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NRC seeks stronger oversight at Kanauke plant trio
The NRC identified three U S nuclear reactors as needing increased Federal oversight due to safety problems or unplanned shutdowns. The plants cited include H B Robinson in South Carolina Fort Calhoun in Nebraska and Wolf Creek in Kansas though officials say all reactors remain safely operated.
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Scott Burnell
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Longtime McDonald’s worker Teresa Balawen to retire
Teresa Balawen, 78, a familiar McDonald’s lobby presence at 1309 W Sixth St, retires after 20 plus years in kitchen and lobby cleanup. Her daughter Norma Schmidt brought her to Lawrence from the Philippines in the 1990s. Colleagues praise her work ethic and routine coffee customers will miss her. A retirement party is planned this afternoon.
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KSU Boosts Manhattan In Energy Challenge
Kansas State University leads the Take Charge Challenge with a plan including an energy audit at the president's residence and a marketing push featuring a female superhero and Willie the Wildcat. Since January Lawrence and Manhattan compete to save energy for a $100,000 prize.
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Ex-KU employee sues over 2009 layoff age bias
Cynthia M. Cook, a 29 year KU employee born in 1957, filed a federal lawsuit against Kansas University alleging age discrimination in a 2009 layoff and a denied job move. She seeks more than $100,000 in damages. The suit names KU and HR director Ola Faucher, with KU claiming a budget driven layoff and promising to defend strongly.
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