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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 2013
Page
9
The Boy Scouts of America may grant sponsors of troops the power to decide whether to accept gays as scouts and leaders. The change would let religious and civic groups sponsoring units choose to maintain exclusion or open membership, signaling a retreat from the current nationwide no-gays policy amid protests.
Washington action moves forward as leading Democrats and Republicans vow to push broad immigration legislation through the Senate by summer seeking a path to citizenship for about 11 million people in the U S illegally. They acknowledge past pitfalls while noting electoral dynamics could help. The House faces a tougher barrier with conservatives wary of any overhaul. Obama plans to outline his proposals aligned with Senate plans.
Congress sent a 50.5 billion emergency aid measure to President Obama after the Senate cleared the package 62 to 36, despite conservative opposition about debt. The bill funds disaster relief for Superstorm Sandy victims, with Republicans in the House and Senate opposing targeted spending.
J C Penney will reintroduce hundreds of discounts it dropped last year to lure shoppers, with price tags showing savings on much of its merchandise. CEO Ron Johnson said the retailer will also add competitor price comparisons for store brands on signs to boost transparency ahead of the one year anniversary of its vow to end most sales.
In Santa Maria Brazil a Kiss nightclub fire killed 231 people after flames erupted from stage insulation. authorities cited no fire alarm or sprinklers and only one exit amid safety violations. Four people including two band members were detained for questioning as survivors watched a musician return for his accordion and perish.
General Motors plans a 600 million upgrade at the Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City Kansas. The project includes a new 450000 square foot paint shop a stamping press and efficiency improvements slated to start this year and run about two years. GM chairman Dan Akerson called the move a vote of confidence in the plant and its workers.
AP reports fall changes for Kansas residents under the 2010 federal health care law. Kansas plans for an online insurance exchange while Gov Brownback and many Republicans question Medicaid expansion finances. Kansas may still be involved via the Insurance Department evaluating exchange insurers and handling consumer complaints.
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