Lawrence chamber and Downtown Lawrence merge to boost retail appeal
Editorial notes City of Lawrence losing millions in retail sales to nearby towns. Chambers discuss joining forces to improve retail environment attract new business and support strong industry with good payrolls. Proposed merger aims for a more coordinated effort while moving offices and naming a new director.
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Kansas University
Tragedy Sparks Debate Over Explanations and Blame
George Will argues that sociology cannot fully explain tragedies like Tucson. He traces a pattern from historical assassinations to modern blame narratives, criticizing political correctness and the belief that all actions arise from social diagnoses. He cites Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy eras to illustrate persistent political use of blame. He critiques liberal rhetoric and media sophistry.
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Jeb Bush digital learning push shapes education future
Gene A. Budig reflects on Jeb Bush and his Digital Learning Council with Bob Wise to expand technology in schools. He notes vouchers charters and stronger testing as Bush campaigns for broad reform, arguing digital learning can raise quality and cut costs while reaching underserved students.
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West Virginia
Bob Wise
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George W. Bush
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Edward Kennedy
Congress
United States
Public Forum on ACA repeal stance and protections
A reader argues against repealing all ACA provisions, noting several popular protections already in effect such as ban on child pre existing condition exclusions and coverage up to age 26, plus bronze tax credits, Medicare doughnut hole phase out, and Elder Justice Act. The author urges selective policy choices and cites political impact on insurers and the public.
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House
ACA
David Burress
Lawrence
First Kansas law school graduate Catherine Calloway
Lawrence Daily World notes 1911 profile of Catherine Calloway as the first woman to finish Kansas law school. In 1910 she was a senior in the law school at Green Hall after a year in the university. Authorities say professional women predominate in the middle west.
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Kansas Law School
Catherine Calloway
Calloway
Law School
Green Hall
Middle West
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