Fiscal cliff deal stalls on taxes and cuts at Capitol Hill
Washington struggles to avert the fiscal cliff as Senate leaders Reid and McConnell clash over income thresholds inheritance taxes and how to finance a deal. Biden advances talks while lawmakers head home awaiting a possible Monday vote amid looming tax hikes and $109 billion in sequester cuts.
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Obama vows gun violence measures push for 2013
President Obama says he will use full weight to push Congress on gun violence legislation next year. He endorses background checks and bans on assault weapons and high capacity magazines after the Sandy Hook school shooting and questions NPRs armed-guard plan. He plans to meet with Republicans and Democrats to gain support.
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January LMH Wellness Classes and Screenings Card
January LMH offers community wellness classes including Steps to Quit Smoking and Pre-Diabetes education, 10 000 Steps program with pedometer, stress mastery course, childbirth preparation and babycare workshops, prenatal fitness, and breastfeeding guidance. Screenings include cholesterol and bone density, with multiple fee details and registration requirements.
Lawrence Library Booktalks At Several Community Sites
Pattie leads informal talks on library materials at Midland Day Care Cottonwood Retirees Babcock Place Brandon Woods Prairie Commons Presbyterian Manor Pioneer Ridge-Assis Drury Place and at BOOKMOBILE stops Prairie Commons Presbyterian Manor Vermont Towers ed Living schedule. Attendees need not reside at the site.
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Perry St
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Massachusetts St
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Prairie Commons
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Presbyterian Manor
Kasold Drive
Vermont Towers
Vermont Street
Brandon Woods
Inverness Drive
Drury Place
St. Andrews Drive
Babcock Place
Massachusetts Street
Clinton Place
Clinton Parkway
Wyndham Place
Crossgate Drive
Peterson Acres
Peterson Road
Douglas County Health Dept Offers Licensing Orientations and Breastfeeding Support
The Douglas County Health Department hosts monthly child care licensing orientation meetings from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday at 200 Maine St in Lawrence with a $20 fee and pre-registration at 785 843 3060. The B I B S Breast is Best Social group meets Wednesdays at 6 30 p.m. for pregnant and current breastfeeding women, led by certified counselors. more info at 785 843 3060 or Idchealth.org. Fluoride varnish clinics for uninsured or Medicaid children ages 6 months to 18 years run from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first Thursday each month at 200 Maine St, with next clinic Jan 3. no appointment needed, call 785 843 0721.
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