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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2010
Page
3
President Obama signed legislation that prevents a shutdown by funding the government for two more weeks through September. If there is no further agreement, lawmakers must pass another temporary measure into next year. The move comes as Congress remains split with Republicans set to control the House.
Spain halted an air traffic control strike by an emergency decree threatening prison terms under military law. By Saturday evening 283 of 295 controllers reported for duty as flights resumed, but hundreds of thousands remained stranded. AENA estimated about 600,000 missed flights over Friday and Saturday.
WikiLeaks sees a major funding setback as PayPal cuts its donation account, citing illegal activity. The move coincides with service providers like Amazon ending contracts and ongoing pressure from governments and hackers as WikiLeaks faces renewed scrutiny over its diplomatic cable releases.
Environment ministers arrive for final days of the two week climate conference as revised proposals push toward a $100 billion a year climate aid fund and a package of decisions under the UN climate treaty. Chairwoman Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe cautioned progress is fragile and warned the talks may be sliding backward on key issues.
Iran's intelligence minister says the U.N. nuclear watchdog sent spies posing as inspectors to gather data on Iran's nuclear activities. The claim follows the assassination of a top nuclear scientist and the wounding of another, as Iran prepares talks in Geneva with world powers starting Monday to curb key nuclear activities.
Mary Jones coordinates the local Toys for Tots shop at 4821 W Sixth St guiding donations and toy drop boxes across Douglas County. The aim is to let parents shop for gifts, with 600 kids covered so far though 3000 requests are projected. donations and events continue through December amid community support and volunteer efforts.
The Kansas Leadership Center founded by the Kansas Health Foundation in 2007 received a 10 year, 30 million dollar grant to train leaders statewide. Chief executive Ed O Malley says the center aims to make Kansans more effective leaders and stronger communities. The annual Guiding Coalition event at The Oread gathers about 60 key players. The Wichita based nonprofit runs programs from four day to year long and reaches nearly 1,000 Kansans annually including pastors legislators and grassroots advocates. Judy Hack of Leadership Lawrence notes the center aids local leaders with adaptive solutions and estimates about 60 Leadership Lawrence participants trained there.
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