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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 2011
Page
2
Governor Dayton and Republicans reached a budget agreement to end the shutdown over a $5 billion deficit. Dayton dropped new income tax plans, accepting a $1.4 billion funding shift via school payment delays and tobacco bonds, in exchange for GOP approval of higher spending and policy concessions.
In Washington, D.C., signs of a possible compromise to raise the debt limit surfaced as Obama would gain enhanced authority to lift the ceiling while procedures for future spending cuts are set. Senate leaders Reid and McConnell discussed a fallback plan amid fifth straight debt talks with Obama preparing a White House news conference. House lawmakers held closed-door reviews of proposed cuts and taxes.
The Pentagon revealed in spring 24 000 files were stolen from a defense industry network in a single intrusion. Deputy Secretary William Lynn said the attack likely came from a foreign government, though he did not specify which nation. The incident underscores a new defense strategy focused on deeper network defense, private industry cooperation, and cracking down on malicious insiders.
The FBI opens a review into alleged hacking by News Corp. entities amid Rupert Murdoch and James Murdoch agreeing to testify before UK lawmakers probing phone hacking and police bribery. A former Murdoch tabloid editor is arrested as News Corp. stock declines. The FBI also investigates alleged attempts to hack Sept 11 victims’ phones in the United States.
Kansas University architecture graduates from Studio 804 near completion on the Center for Design Research at KU West Campus. The reclaimed lime stone building sits beside an 80 year old Chamney dairy farm structure and will host meetings conferences and classes as an example of green design. Ground broke Feb 10 amid record low temps and heavy snow, with finishing work underway this week ahead of Saturday open house.
Open House at 10 a m Saturday will mark the new Studio 804 and KU Center for Design Research building at 2455 Westbrooke Circle on KU West Campus. Attendees include students and faculty to discuss the sustainable features explored during construction amid 100 degree heat.
Lawrence Public Library plans an 18 million expansion with more than 500000 in private donations raised so far. Kathleen Morgan says fundraising is over halfway to a one million goal funded by the library foundation. The state offers 222000 in tax credits to donors over 1000, 50 percent of the gift.
Bill Lietz and Cora Williams tied the knot at a Holcom Park shelter in Lawrence after meeting while homeless in Topeka. Cora now supervises at Goodwill and the pair share an apartment, with friends and coworkers from Goodwill witnessing the ceremony. The pastor and several Goodwill staff offered support and well wishes.
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