Integrity drives gifts to save Oral Roberts University
The article notes a $70 million rescue offer to Oral Roberts University from Matt Green of Mardel, with $8 million immediate and the rest after a 60 to 90 day financial review. Green seeks two board seats, while Richard Roberts had just stepped down amid spending accusations. The piece highlights philanthropy, integrity, and the hope such gifts bring to a shifted university culture.
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Oral Roberts University
Tulsa
Matt Green
Mardel
Green
University
Board of Regents
Richard Roberts
Kansas University
Oral Roberts
ORU
KU Endowment Association
Roy Roberts
Kansas City Star
The
Journal-World
Ku-Missouri
Kansas State
Stem cell breakthrough clashes with politics in debate over embryos
Ellen Goodman notes two teams in Wisconsin and Japan reprogram ordinary skin cells to act like embryonic stem cells, potentially reducing embryo use. She critiques the Bush administration for funding delays and political opposition that slowed progress, while praising the scientists and urging a focus on cures over culture wars.
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Boston
Wisconsin
Japan
White House
Oval Office
Karl Zinsmeister
James Thomson
Orrin Hatch
Nancy Reagan
Michael J. Fox
Libertyville
Panadinatis
Public transport plan eyed for East and North Lawrence
The Lawrence City Commission backed a proposal from the Lawrence Bus Co to run limited public transport for East and North Lawrence residents. Duane Ogle proposed a 90 day trial to test economic feasibility of the service.
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The
Lawrence Bus Co
North Lawrence
Duane Ogle
Deadlock in Congress stalls funding amid Bush Democrat clash
Washington politics floor gridlock as President Bush and Democratic leaders fail to reconcile funding bills for domestic programs and Iraq. Pelosi and Reid press dialogue while Bush insists on vetoes. votes show broad support for higher domestic spending and Iraq drawdown, but 60 votes in Senate and two thirds in both houses block action. Resulting stalemate threatens a government shutdown and spotlights upcoming election dynamics.
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Bush
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Senate
Capitol Hill
White House
Nancy Pelosi
Harry Reid
Spealar Pelosi
Reid
Congress
Scott Lilly
Congressional
Liberal Center For American Progress
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Grams
Carl P. Leubsdorf
Washington
The
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Caroline Trowbridge
the World Company
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Ellen Goodman
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