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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 2011
Page
3
The House failed to extend three USA Patriot Act provisions beyond December 8 in a 277 to 148 vote under an expedited two thirds rule. Republicans lost 26 of their members, while 122 Democrats opposed the extension, cited as civil liberty concerns by critics.
Michelle Obama announced at the White House that President Barack Obama has quit smoking, saying it’s been almost a year. The remark comes as health experts note that many adults still smoke and that nicotine is highly addictive with high relapse rates.
U S officials say Washington may scrap Afghanistan Pakistan U S talks to press Pakistan to release Raymond Davis an American detained after he killed two Pakistanis claiming self defense Pakistan cites diplomatic immunity while Pakistan groups demand clarity Davis next court date set for February 11 shaping tense diplomacy and potential impact on ties.
Three teenage boys died in Ciudad Juarez near the Texas border after a shooting at a car dealership. At least two victims were American high school students. The attack occurred at 4 22 pm Saturday with two managers present and about 60 bullet casings recovered. No suspects or motive have been identified.
Jessica Blackham, 25, of Easley was arrested after allegedly delivering a baby and leaving it in a toilet at a South Carolina sports arena. Police say she faces two felony child abuse counts and one unlawful neglect charge, with a potential 50 year sentence if convicted. The infant's prognosis is reported as good.
The Retail Task Force told Lawrence city commissioners a detailed retailer market database could help local businesses compete with national chains. The proposal envisions 10 000 to 50 000 dollars in funding, plus potential for joint advertising opportunities and ongoing maintenance costs.
The Kansas Department of Revenue and Alcohol Beverage Control shut Jefferson's Restaurant in downtown Lawrence for failing to pay 46848 in taxes. The agency seized bank accounts on-site cash inventory and personal property of owner Jason Franklin and FatLab Inc. If unpaid the assets may be sold at auction with dollar bills on the walls applied to the debt. Franklin expects a reopening by Friday after a noted misunderstanding.
A House committee in Kansas weighed scrapping the 2004 law that lets certain undocumented students pay in-state tuition after three years of Kansas high school attendance and graduation or GED. Voices from both sides expressed views as proponents and opponents debated the bill, highlighting personal stories like Alaide Vilchis and Andrea Pardo-Spalding who benefited from the policy and seek a path to citizenship.
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