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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2011
Page
3
The new Republican majority plans an early vote to repeal President Obama’s health care law, with the tally set for January 12. They pledge further challenges in coming months as they press to undo the overhaul, while acknowledging full repeal remains uncertain.
The Obama administration permits 13 companies including Chevron and Shell Offshore to resume deepwater drilling with existing wells after a moratorium. They must follow new policies before resuming work on 16 Gulf wells, most are exploratory. The Deepwater Horizon disaster prompted stricter reviews.
John Wheeler III, 66, a military expert who served in three Republican administrations and helped lead Vietnam Veterans Memorial efforts and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, was found murdered at Cherry Island landfill after plans to ride an Amtrak train from Washington to Wilmington on December 28 remain unverified. Investigators seek his movements before his death.
President Obama is considering naming former Commerce Secretary William Daley to a senior White House role, potentially chief of staff. Daley, a JPMorgan Chase executive, brings private sector clout as Rahm Emanuel’s successor debate and staff shake-ups loom after Obama returns from Hawaii.
Chinese scientists reportedly mastered reprocessing fuel from nuclear plants potentially multiplying China’s carbon free electricity. CCTV said the breakthrough could extend plant output by recovering unused uranium and plutonium. No details were given on industrial scale plans or timing.
Lawrence will host the United States Specialty Sports Association Winter National Basketball Tournament from March 18 to 20 drawing about 4,500 participants and filling roughly 700 hotel rooms. About 130 teams are expected, with games at KU Robinson Center Ambler Fitness Center Lawrence High School and Haskell University. Local businesses anticipate increased spending as teams and families visit.
Gov elect Sam Brownback on Monday named Dr. Robert Moser as secretary of Health and Environment and Rob Siedlecki to lead Social and Rehabilitation Services. Moser, KU Med Wichita family physician, and Siedlecki, former chief of staff at the conference, will help protect health services while revising Medicaid delivery and removing disincentives to marriage. Both await Senate confirmation as Brownback takes office January 10.
Richard Norton Smith selects Ronald Reagan Franklin D Roosevelt Dwight D Eisenhower and Woodrow Wilson for the 2011 Presidential Lecture Series at the Dole Institute of Politics. Sessions include Smith interviews Lacy and talks on each leader with dates in January and February. A related book event features Robin Rowland discussing Reagan at Westminster with a reading and signing session.
The Lawrence School District will trim from 1.5 million to 5 million from next year’s budget. A task force will review needs, enrollment, and goals to propose options including closing schools, larger classes, or program eliminations, with recommendations due by February.
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