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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2011
Page
3
In Washington, Obama and Republicans clash as House Republicans push a 61 billion dollar budget reduction package despite a veto threat. Democrats warn cuts will curb jobs and growth while Speaker Boehner signs the plan with a March 4 funding deadline to avert a shutdown.
Thousands of Bahrainis gathered in a main square in Manama carrying tents and banners in a bid to imitate Egypt's protests. At least two people died as clashes spread over two days, with parliament in limbo and the king delivering a national address. Security forces held back as demonstrators urged sweeping reforms and an end to the monarchy's influence in government posts. In Yemen, police and government supporters faced about 3,000 marchers demanding President Saleh's ouster amid a fifth day of violence.
An ICE special agent was killed and another wounded while driving between Mexico City and Monterrey. Jaime Zapata, from Laredo Texas, died from his injuries. the other agent was shot and is in stable condition. Homeland Security details followed.
Deutsche Boerse will acquire NYSE Euronext assembling the world’s largest financial markets company. Deutsche Boerse shareholders will own 60 percent and NYSE Euronext 40 percent. The deal unites the New York Stock Exchange with European exchanges under a new global firm.
Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and Kansas State President Kirk Schulz faced lawmakers as they discussed whether to raise freshman admission requirements. Gray-Little noted the class average ACT was 24.9 with a third scoring 27 or higher, while Cassidy urged setting a 24.9 threshold to restrict unprepared students.
A House Education Budget Committee panel in Topeka recommended 798000 dollars in funding for the Kansas Arts Commission for the next fiscal year. Gov. Sam Brownback's executive order aims to dissolve the agency and channel arts funding through a nonprofit foundation, but supporters warn elimination would cost 1.2 million in matching grants. The measure moves to the full Appropriations Committee, with Brownback's order set to take effect July 1 unless rejected.
The Lawrence Humane Society agreed to $10,000 in back pay after a U S Department of Labor probe found six employees were underpaid for overtime and another14 workers owed $7,000. Board president Megan Hiebert noted the organization will issue all payments by February 25 and is implementing new policies to prevent recurrence.
Lawrence city commissioners approved a seven to nine member trash task force with a one year deadline to deliver recommendations. The panel may consider plastic carts, pay as you throw, and privatization while weighing costs versus private providers. Citizens from outside City Hall are encouraged to apply within two weeks.
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