Bush cites Gulf war peace drive with Cyprus and Mideast plan
President Bush announced Greece and Turkey will discuss Cyprus and attend a September conference in the United States if progress continues. He praised Israel joining a Middle East peace conference and urged Israeli Palestinian compromise on representation, while signaling possible reelection plans.
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Palestinians balk at peace proposal
Secretary of State James A Baker III meets with three leading Palestinians in Jerusalem but fails to win approval for a peace talks framework. Palestinians demand PLO name the delegation and reject Israeli plans for no PLO delegates or East Jerusalem inclusion. Hanan Ashrawi and Faisal Husseini oppose masking Palestinian representation.
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Lawmaker Pushes Clarification on Ethics Law for Honoraria
Rep. Sandy Praeger of Lawrence asks the Kansas Legislature to clarify the ethics reform law to allow KU faculty to accept honoraria or speaking fees. The law bans honoraria for state officers or employees, though reimbursements for reasonable expenses are allowed. Del Shankel of Kansas University advised faculty and staff against accepting such payments.
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Networking during disasters Lawrence woman aids emergency personnel
Gloria Medcalf leads a team of over 25 Amateur Radio Emergency Service operators in a county on call to support communications if disaster frequencies fail. Using portable computer gear valued at 2000 to 3000 dollars, they can send text messages to the emergency preparedness center and Lawrence Memorial Hospital, aiding rapid, precise information during tornadoes, chemical spills, or other emergencies.
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State budget cuts still deemed likely
Gov. Jo an Finney plans a 1 percent across the board reduction despite a larger than expected general fund balance. Susan Seltsam said the 1 percent cut remains likely to ensure safe operation. KU instituting a June hiring freeze to prepare for cuts of 2 to 2.5 percent, disrupting faculty and staff searches. General fund balance now projected at 76 million by next June 30, with 72 million expected at year end.
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Appointment names activist as KDHE chief counsel
A rural Tonganoxie attorney Robert Eye 39 with a Lawrence law office was named chief counsel for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment effective Sept. 1 by Gov. Joan Finney. Eye, an advocate and public interest lawyer, has a history opposing Wolf Creek Nuclear Plant safety and environmental concerns. He previously represented Suffolk County in a notable case.
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