Postal Service may cut back on delivery days
The postal service weighs fewer delivery days due to shrinking mail volume and rising costs amid a 2.8 billion deficit last year. If losses grow, a board decision could curb deliveries, affecting Lawrence residents and businesses while some see little impact. KU student and local residents express mixed views on daily mail and efficiency.
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Gore urges swift action on climate in Congress
Former Vice President Al Gore told lawmakers that action on global warming cannot wait for the economy to recover. He urged passage of Obama's economic stimulus plan as a first step and push for a year-end bill to limit heat trapping gases. He warned of urgent threats to civilization while solving other crises.
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Senate budget plan divides lawmakers and critics
Bipartisan plan advances but is decried as only delaying the inevitable by figures like Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt. Critics warn tax increases will follow, while supporters tout targeted savings and a Douglas County tax relief payment. Governor Sebelius commends initial steps to cut expenditures strategically for 2009 as talks turn to the 2010 budget and possible federal stimulus funds for education.
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