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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2011
Page
3
President Obama supported Senate Democrats scaling back the Social Security payroll tax cut extension and urged Republicans to back it with higher taxes on the very wealthy. He called for renewing unemployment benefits through December 31, noting their role as a safety net amid the weak recovery.
The government announced that Medicare will allow its claims database to be used by employers insurers and consumer groups to grade local doctors and rate hospital performance. Analysts could track procedures and complication rates while protecting patient privacy, producing accessible report cards to guide care choices.
NASA announced Kepler's first confirmed planet in the habitable zone, a Earthlike world with surface temp near 72 degrees yet larger than Earth. This " Goldilocks zone" planet sits in the ideal fate for life, offering water stability though its size challenges habitability assumptions.
Several thousand demonstrators marched in Moscow and St Petersburg accusing United Russia of ballot stuffing after a parliamentary election in which the party won about 50 percent of votes. Police detained hundreds as protests grew, marking a major challenge to the ruling party.
For nearly 30 years Bob Beebe dons the Santa suit to bring joy to local kids. After a 65 foot fall caused a traumatic brain injury, he says playing Santa helps him cope. He spends December visiting Lawrence Public Library and McDonald’s, aided by sponsors and his red 1968 Ford Galaxie sleigh.
Douglas County Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Kaw Valley Companies to establish a 197 acre sand facility at 2102 North 1500 Road north of Eudora. Opponents cite land use conflicts and water-well risk. three outcomes exist: approve, deny per planning commission, or reject. The Army Corps of Engineers already greenlit sand removal, but county approval remains required.
Kansas health officials urge immediate flu vaccination as thousands already have been immunized in Douglas County. Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department notes shots offer immunity by Christmas and ongoing protection as flu activity peaks, with local and national statistics illustrating season severity. Public health guidance emphasizes timely clinics and rising hospitalization risk.
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