Supreme Court clears way to challenge affirmative action goals
The Supreme Court ruled that white men can challenge government affirmative action goals in court even without a proven injury. The decision loosens standing rules and raises questions about programs steering contracts and jobs to minorities or women, potentially undermining broad set-aside efforts.
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The
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California
U.S. 9Th Circuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco
J. Clifford Wallace
San Diego
State Public Utility Commission
High Court
Hillary Clinton urged to reveal role in White House travel office dismissal
Hillary Rodham Clinton began a book tour in Little Rock Arkansas as seven former White House travel office employees urged her to be more forthcoming about her involvement in their dismissal. The item notes weather and a page reference for further details.
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Ark
White House
Blizzard refugees flock to Florida cited by spokesman
Carl Zablotny of Certified Vacations in Fort Lauderdale says the Blizzard of 1996 drives many affected residents to Florida. The quote notes warm weather and escape as a reason for travel.
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Carl Zablotny
Certified Vacations
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Tax group airs complaints at Douglas County forum
Douglas County taxpayers voiced concerns about the appraisal office and property tax system at a two hour forum. Leaders of the Douglas County Property Owners Assn accused the appraiser's staff of arbitrariness in fair market value determinations and handling of appeals. Don Cashatt urged action as he showed letters alleging intimidation and ethical violations by county staff.
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Douglas County Property Owners Assn
Don Cashatt
Marion Johnson
Johnson
Cashatt
U S Air Force Col Arrested in China Sparks Protest
Washington reports Col Brad Gerdes, an Air Force attache, was detained in Saixi China for 19 hours of food deprivation during interrogation. Beijing seeks his expulsion by Friday amid U S concerns over Vienna Convention protections and Taiwan visa tensions.
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China
U.S
Bradley Gerdes
Saixi
Gerdes
State Department
Nicholas Burns
Beijing
Burns
Scott Hallford
Clinton
Taiwan
Guatemala
United States
KU students return to routine after holiday disruption
More than 20,000 students resumed classes at Kansas University on Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The registrar noted enrollment lines, campus operations, and a brief 30 minute outage in the enrollment system, advising patience as schedules settle and lines thin.
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Rich Morrell
Morrell
Robinson Gym
Ken Martin
Americans' diet shifts as fats drop but weights rise
U S adults eat more Mexican food popcorn and pretzels while fat intake declines from 40 percent to 33 percent since 1977 78 but obesity rises to one in three adults. Children increasingly drink sugary beverages and skip fruit as exercise remains scarce per Agriculture Department and American Medical Association data.
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Agriculture Department
Borrud
American Medical Assn
National Cancer Institute
Eating Habits and Soft Drink Consumption Rise Among Children
Report notes a 23 percent increase in soft drink consumption by children ages under five and older youths, highlighting shifting eating habits and potential health implications.
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