Editorial: Salary surge faces mixed reactions in Lawrence
The Lawrence city commissioners push a plan to more than double salaries for commissioners and the mayor, despite protests. The ordinance, set for first reading, would raise annual pay to 20000 for a commissioner and 25000 for the mayor, effective April 2015 after the next election, with existing benefits. Critics say the jump is excessive while supporting the idea that compensation should reflect time away from work, urging public input before a final vote.
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Political odds tilt as 2014 elections approach
George Will notes early polling and historical patterns show both parties possible gains in 2014. He cites impeachment of incumbent losses, turnout gaps, and battleground states like Florida Virginia and Ohio shaping the Electoral College, with Obama’s margins narrowly beating Romney in several areas.
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Clinton man must stand trial for assault with intent to kill
Elmer Stebbins of Clinton faces February district court on charges of firing three shots at farmer Charles E. Harrell near Lawrence. Witness testimony from the preliminary hearing says Stebbins had been seen with Harrell's wife on multiple occasions.
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Bernanke viewed as bold innovator in Fed crisis response
David Ignatius argues Ben Bernanke may be the most radical yet successful Fed chairman for steering the response to the 2008 meltdown. He deployed quantitative easing, expanded the balance sheet to 3.5 trillion, and kept rates near zero, restoring liquidity and confidence while facing skeptics about wealth effects and future withdrawal risks.
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