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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2010
Page
3
Congress approved bipartisan legislation to avert a January tax spike and extend jobless benefits. The measure cuts Social Security taxes for most workers and injects billions into the economy, advancing with a 277 to 148 House vote shortly after Senate passage.
In Washington DC lawmakers accuse Republicans of inserting hundreds of home state projects into a 1.3 trillion funding bill despite a prior pledge to ban earmarks. The 1924 page measure collapsed after conservatives balked at its size and debate time. Tea party activists criticized the process as well. A few Republican senators withdrew support, forcing Senate Leader Reid to pull the bill.
California regulators adopt the first nationwide program to reward utilities and refineries for reducing greenhouse gas emissions under AB32. The Air Resources Board approved 9-1 as officials seek to connect with forthcoming schemes in Canada Europe and Asia amid testimony from over 170 witnesses.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is freed on bail confined to a supporter’s 600 acre estate with curfew and daily police reporting but no Internet restrictions. He fights Sweden’s extradition bid over rape and molestation allegations while U.S. charges may arise from thousands of leaked cables.
Clashes between loyalists of rival Ivory Coast presidents erupted in Abidjan on Thursday, leaving at least 20 dead and raising fears of renewed civil conflict in the cocoa powerhouse. Explosions and gunfire roared through the city as a rocket-propelled grenade damaged the U.S. Embassy perimeter with no injuries reported. State Department spokesman PJ Crowley commented from Washington.
Gov elect Sam Brownback announced Dennis Taylor will lead the new office of the repealer to identify and eliminate outdated or burdensome laws and regulations in Kansas. Taylor, a longtime administrator, will also be nominated for secretary of administration, a role awaiting Senate confirmation.
The eighth annual Jingle Bell Jog along Massachusetts Street drew participants in festive outfits to benefit Ballard Center, Boys and Girls Club, and Cooper's Cause. KU seniors Becca Fjell and Molly Fyler joined first time, while veteran Donna Hrenchi noted the social, healthful draw despite below freezing temps. Don Red Dog Gardner said donations flowed as crowds enjoyed the holiday exercise event.
Kansas coach Bill Self opens a Christmas Eve Skype video call to bid on via The Assists Foundation auction. Top bid reached about 1025 dollars with three days left. Foundation has hosted similar events at Bill Selfs Basketball Boogie fundraisers.
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