Ex-KU official defends ticket thefts as not hurting university
Charlotte Blubaugh former associate athletic director at Kansas University contends in a court filing that the 2 million ticket scalping scheme did not cause financial loss because many Tickets would not have been sold and no one was denied entry The filing seeks a sentence at the low end of guidelines as she faces sentencing on Thursday The argument notes the Williams Education Fund donations rose during her tenure and the staff used hold tickets to address seating issues.
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Deal to avert government shutdown reached by Congress and White House
Lawmakers and the White House brokered a last minute accord to avoid a partial federal shutdown, agreeing to cut at least 38.5 billion dollars in spending. The agreement, announced late Friday, sets spending limits and funding priorities to keep agencies funded through the near term.
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NATO in Libya shifts leadership and roles
Quote from Malcolm Chalmers on the new balance of power as the U S led air campaign in Libya hands over command to European forces. The U S initiated the air war on March 19, handed off leadership on March 31, and reduced combat involvement this week.
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Interpreter James Calder6on In Douglas County Courtrooms
Coming Sunday features James Calder6on an interpreter whose work places him inside Douglas County courtrooms detailing his role challenges and experiences across the legal halls.
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93-year-old alumna finally earns long overdue KU degree
Margaret Shirk, a Lawrence resident and lifelong KU volunteer, was presented with her Bachelor of Arts in economics after decades as an alumna. BA degrees required catalog review from 1932 to 1936 and converting courses for KU’s online system. Tuition in her era was $2 per credit hour. today the figure is $262.50.
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Brownback Calls for Forensic Audit of Kansas Bio Science Authority
Gov. Sam Brownback demanded a forensic audit of the Kansas Bio science Authority, citing investigations by a state senator and the Johnson County District Attorney. The KBA board, led by former Gov. John Carlin, agreed to the audit but required observers to respect confidential business records of grant recipients. The agency oversees about 581 million dollars in tax funds to boost Kansas bioscience.
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Likely next mayor blends business sense and idealism
Lawrence commissioner Aron Cromwell, 39, seen as a future mayor, touts a mix of business acumen and idealism. He backs library expansion, environmental work, and a trash service revamp while running a solar panel and environmental consulting firm that now drives his revenue.
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Lawrence City Commission to meet Tuesday at City Hall
City commissioners convene at 6 35 p m Tuesday at City Hall Sixth and Massachusetts to select a mayor and vice mayor. If tradition holds Bob Schumm, the top vote getter, is expected to be chosen as vice mayor and would be in line to become mayor in April 2012. See agenda on page 5A.
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