Douglas County fights claims in shooting range lawsuit
Douglas County commissioners dispute plaintiffs claims that they unreasonably approved a firing range permit for the Fraternal Order of Police lodge near Lone Star Lake. Adjacent landowners allege safety, health, parking and property value concerns while the FOP seeks to intervene and defend the permit. District Judge Malone has not set hearings. the case continues.
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Riling
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Daley named chief of staff earlier than expected
President Obama announced that William Daley is quitting as White House chief of staff after a short tenure. Budget director Jack Lew will take over, aiming to stabilize operations through the election year amid tensions with Congress and key events like Osama bin Laden's death.
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KU hires new director of federal relations
Kansas University names Jack Cline as director of federal relations. Cline, former assistant VP for federal relations at UMass since 2007, holds leadership roles with APLU and previously advised Gov. Romney and Gov. Cellucci. He will report to Tim Caboni and will work from the Washington area at a $160000 salary.
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Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque
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Yehle
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Eight groups share $20,000 for environmental grants
Douglas County Community Foundation awarded eight groups a total of $20,000 from the Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund to preserve nature and educate the public. Projects include bikeway planning, greenhouse construction, integrated environmental art materials, wetlands boardwalk completion, habitat studies, invasive plant eradication day, trail signs, and landowner education tools.
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Lawrence-Douglas
Sancta Maria School
Eudora
Wakarusa
Grassland Heritage Foundation
Black Jack Battlefield Trust
Kansas Land Trust
Elizabeth Schultz
Romney fires up New Hampshire voters amid offense row
Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney sparked criticism on the eve of the New Hampshire primary as opponents assailed his business background. He insisted he supports choice in health plans and the right to fire service providers, while rivals like Huntsman and Santorum press for momentum ahead of the South Carolina test. Romney’s remarks came amid a plan for a bruising ad push in South Carolina and fresh attacks over his firing comment.
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