Graves urges review of death penalty amid Illinois moratorium
AP reports Gov. Bill Graves urged governors nationwide to reexamine state death penalty systems after Illinois halted executions to study capital punishment. Graves praised Illinois Gov. George Ryan for suspending executions and stressed ensuring innocent people are not wrongfully convicted, while stopping short of calling for a national ban.
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U S 59 realignment prompts Topeka briefing by residents
A Lawrence area group backed by Caryn Goldberg handed federal and state highway officials an inch-thick stack of letters and newspaper clippings seeking an environmental study and funds as they urged changes to the U S 59 realignment. Nine residents attended the Thursday Topeka session, including coalition lawyer Bruce Plenk, to press concerns with David Geiger of the Federal Highway Administration.
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Greenspan warns inflation threat amid growth surge
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, testifying to the House Banking Committee, said the economy is performing well but warned inflation could accelerate if wages rise in a tight labor market. He noted four rate hikes since June with more likely, as policymakers seek to align demand with potential supply.
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Study Finds Aid Goes To Higher-Income Students
Washington report shows about three fourths of college grants go to middle and upper income students, regardless of need. The trend, driven by tuition discounting and merit aid, awards grants from 3000 to 5000 dollars to attract top students, boosting school revenue and academics.
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