Democrats oppose tax cut deal in Congress impasse
In Washington Democrats resist the Obama GOP tax compromise as they contend its concessions to the wealthy could trigger large holiday tax increases. Obama defended the plan on national TV, stressing jobless benefits and a 4.2 percent Social Security tax rate lowering for a year. Senator Pat Roberts praised the framework for extending relief and enabling business planning.
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Analysts say tax deal should help economy
Analysts contend the new tax agreement will boost growth by spurring investment and consumer spending across sectors. Economists at several firms note projected effects on employment, productivity, and overall demand, though some caution about implementation timelines.
U.S. Drops Bid for New Israel Settlement Freeze
Washington abandons effort to secure a temporary West Bank settlement moratorium in exchange for U.S. incentives. Officials say the plan to revive talks with Israel and the Palestinians has failed, with the move likely announced later Tuesday.
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WikiLeaks founder Assange jailed in sex case in London
Julian Assange surrendered to Scotland Yard after a Sweden warrant was issued for questioning over alleged condomless sex without consent. He vowed to fight extradition while WikiLeaks released new cables, including a NATO defense plan for Estonia Latvia and Lithuania. The Pentagon welcomed the arrest and funding processors halted donations to WikiLeaks.
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Task force balks at retail recruitment program
Lawrence Retail Task Force rejects creating a formal city led retailer recruitment program. It will instead push data collection on sales losses to persuade existing shops to expand, avoiding direct competition with local merchants and the chamber. The final decision will be in the City Commission's future consideration.
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Bell ringing lesson in family holiday service and community
Scott Wagner and his two daughters ring bells at 901 Mass for The Salvation Army as part of a Rotary Club charity effort started in 2005. Temperatures hover in the 30s but the family endures to teach giving back and support a nationwide kettle campaign that last year raised nearly $98,000 in Lawrence.
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Deadline passes in search for next police chief
City Manager David Corliss says the national application deadline for a new police chief has passed and the city will begin shortlisting applicants. Interim Chief Tarik Khatib applied and will participate as the city reviews candidates with community and commission input planned in coming weeks. The post, to replace Ron Olin who retired, carries a salary above 105000 with a 14.2 million departmental budget and 142 officers.
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Lawrence Teachers and District Face Mediation Over 2011-12 Changes
Teachers in the Lawrence school district and administrators meet with a federal mediator to discuss coming schedule changes for next school year. The plan adds a seventh period at high schools and shifts junior highs to middle schools while K-5 elementary schedules remain largely intact. The union seeks adequate planning time and professional development, arguing changes require proper training and curriculum support. Frank Harwood notes the session will begin at 5 p.m. at district headquarters.
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