Boehner hints at spending cut compromise in talks
Boehner signaled flexibility on the 61 billion dollar spending cuts as Republicans push to avoid a government shutdown. Despite tea party pressure, he avoided pledging nonnegotiable cuts and said the goal remains to trim spending while extending funding through September. Senior aides from both parties met to explore a deal as Democrats discuss nonspending items and regulator limits.
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Balawen Announces Retirement Amid Family Support in Philippines Community
Balawen plans to retire at her family's urging to stay home and care for her 80-year-old husband with Parkinson's. Schmidt notes her mother loves gardening but fears boredom. Balawen expects to visit the restaurant post retirement and remains tied to friends and coworkers. Reporter Brenna Hawley can be reached at 832-7217.
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Philippines
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Eco Enforcer Aims To Spark Lawrence Energy Savings
Energy audit findings in Manhattan show 23 percent potential savings by sealing leaks boosting insulation and installing programmable thermostats. K-State plans spring audits and summer upgrades while replacing street lights with LEDs and promoting CFL use with local coupons. Lawrence counters with energy outreach including a superhero Eco Enforcer and Willie the Wildcat as backups. data shows Lawrence free CFLs already distributed.
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Casey Lauer
K-State
Energy and Environment Program
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Lawrence
Eco-Enforcer
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Wreck Found in Lake Michigan Sloops Linked to 1830s
Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates says it located a 60-foot single masted sloop in Lake Michigan off the southwestern shore between Saugatuck and South Haven. The wreck lies about 250 feet deep while researchers search for a long lost plane crash site nearby.
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