Kansas lawmakers to tour state universities this fall
The Legislative Coordinating Council approved six days of campus visits for the House Appropriations Committee Senate Ways and Means Committee and legislative leaders. The aim is two way communication to address university spending and tuition, showing how higher education supports Kansas' economy and quality of life.
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Old Home Town: Fly wheel shatters at Lawrence Paper Mill
The Lawrence Paper Mill shop suffered a dramatic accident when a safety failure on a large engine allowed a fly wheel nearly 20 feet in circumference to fly apart. The wheel, pulley, and a mill roof were damaged, with an estimated loss near $1,000. The engine ceased operation.
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Detroit’s leader Orr faces Detroit’s hard reality
George Will profiles Kevyn Orr Detroit’s emergency manager as he pursues a $1.25 billion plan to restore basic services amid widespread municipal decay. He cites pension promises, union dynamics, and entrenched politics while warning that creditors and taxpayers will bear the pain as Detroit restructures.
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Kerry’s Nine Month Quest to End Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The piece questions Secretary of State Kerry’s push for a comprehensive peace deal within nine months amid upheaval in the Arab world and fading U.S. influence. It notes past failed efforts and the difficulty of securing a lasting accord, especially with Obama focused on domestic issues and regional turmoil.
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Kerry's push on Palestine may miss one last chance
Trudy Rubin argues that Secretary Kerry's bid to seal a two-state path risks long odds as West Bank settlements grow and Abbas wanes in authority. The piece links potential Israeli reliance on U.N. action, European cuts, and Arab instability to a closing window, warning of an apartheid-style future if no deal is reached.
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