Bahrain crackdown leaves streets quiet after deadly toll
Bahrain's leaders banned gatherings and deployed tanks as security forces killed five protesters and wounded over 200. The crackdown turned a hospital into a scene of anguish while thousands across Libya and Yemen joined anti-government marches amid regional unrest following uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia. Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, a key point in regional power balance. The rulers frame Shiite dissent as Iranian influence, reflecting long standing Shiite-Sunni tensions inside the kingdom.
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Washington GOP Democrats spar over looming shutdown
In Washington the GOP and Democrats clash over spending with a March 4 deadline for most federal agencies. House Speaker Boehner vows no short term funding at current levels while Senate Leader Reid accuses him of threats. The House works on a bill to cut more than $61 billion and extend funding through September 30.
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States lag on mental health gun background checks
An Associated Press review finds more than half of states fail to share names of mentally ill individuals with the national background check system. Nine states gave no names, seventeen sent fewer than 25, and only eleven surpassed 1,000 records. Privacy laws, old record keeping, and funding gaps hinder compliance. Congress has funded only a fraction of the $1.3 billion promised for 2009 to 2013.
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Wisconsin Democrats flee Capitol to block anti-union bill
Fourteen Wisconsin lawmakers disappeared from the Capitol delaying a Senate vote on a bill aimed at ending most collective bargaining rights for public workers. Protesters filled the Statehouse as Gov. Scott Walker pressed for the measure and urged the Democrats to return.
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Critics warn bill would enable discrimination against gays
Critics said Kansas House Bill 2260 disguises a religious freedom shield as a tool to discriminate against gays and erase local anti discrimination laws. Opponents noted potential nullification of Lawrence's protections and urged lawmakers to drop the clause. Statehouse reporters covered the hearing as supporters cited cases in New Mexico and religious liberty concerns.
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Lawmakers weigh end to social promotion in Kansas
Topeka lawmakers consider a proposal to end social promotion with support from Christy Hovanetz of Jeb Bush’s education foundation. Kansas officials say no state mandate is needed. she cites Florida’s law lowering third grade illiteracy from 29 percent.
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City seeks input on bus route changes next week
The city will hold four public meetings to discuss proposed bus route changes affecting North Lawrence Haskell Indian Nations University and Prairie Park. Changes include longer wait times on Route 4 from 40 to 60 minutes but expanded coverage to Ninth and Iowa The Merc and new areas, as officials seek higher service efficiency.
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Kansas lawyer Steve Six eyed for federal appeals seat
With Deanell Tacha’s retirement, President Obama may nominate a Kansas judge. Lawrence attorney Steve Six, former Kansas attorney general, tops discussions, praised by Rep Paul Davis for his distinguished service. White House blue slip and Senate hearings likely shape the nomination process.
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