Thomas weighs gun rights and future court rulings
Justice Clarence Thomas said the Supreme Court will likely rule on gun owners rights soon, while noting the Second Amendment has few mentions in recent decades. He spoke at Kansas University Law School on technology, Internet issues, abortion trends, and potential genetic testing questions for insurance and government policy.
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Lawrence district trims budget by 625000 after enrollment error
Lawrence school board learned 625000 must be cut from the operating budget after state auditors found enrollment overshot projections by the equivalent of 130 students. The district will spend 52.4 million instead of 53 million with no classroom impact. utilities and other budgets will cover the shortfall. Board members warned to scrutinize expenditures as real dollars add up.
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Deaf ear to blind needs brings suit over Kansas plan
Advocacy group Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired filed a Shawnee County lawsuit Monday against state welfare officials. It seeks to overturn an SRS plan to close the Kansas Industries for the Blind by May 1 and to move the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind.
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Korea summit draws global praise and support
Leader responses flow after North and South Korea announce an unprecedented June summit in Pyongyang. President Clinton commends direct dialogue as China Japan and Russia pledge support, urging steps toward easing tensions on the peninsula.
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