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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2011
Page
3
Gov. Mark Dayton convened a special session as Minnesota moves to approve nine budget bills to end a 19 day government shutdown. Republicans control the Legislature while Dayton signs the measures into law. Leaders limit session scope to preserve the budget pact amid overnight debate. Five bills sent to Dayton within two hours.
Defying a veto threat, the Republican-controlled House voted 234 to 190 to cut federal spending by 6 trillion dollars and require a constitutional balanced budget amendment to go to the states, as Obama and several Republican senators supported a separate bipartisan debt plan with about 1 trillion in additional revenue.
An Institute of Medicine panel recommends that government require health insurers to cover contraception as preventive care with no out of pocket costs. The panel cites eight preventive services for women including diabetes screening during pregnancy and cervical cancer testing, arguing unintended pregnancies raise health risks for mothers and newborns.
Rupert Murdoch faces lawmakers over phone hacking and bribery claims at News of the World. He says he is humbled and ashamed yet accepts no responsibility beyond trusting wrong people. Britain's PM Cameron also testifies as the wider probe threatens ministers, police, and journalists.
West Lawrence supporters urged action at City Hall as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board warned that a $200,000 budget cut by city commissioners threatens the proposed recreation center. The panel cited tight budgets while officials sought police hires and raises without higher property taxes. Jana Dobbs, chair, called the cut shortsighted and said the department faced a difficult future.
Lawrence shoppers plan for the 51st Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale on Massachusetts Street despite extreme heat and humidity. More than 100 retailers offer discounts from sunup to sundown, with cooling stations and portable toilets for comfort. Several shops open early at 5 a.m. including Shark's Surf Shop and Jack's Nitch, while food groups and entertainment from Borderline Country and Topeka Zoo keep the event lively.
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department launches a $21,000 anti smoking campaign mid August. Messages in men restrooms urge that smoking can cause impotence while women see skin wrinkle reminders. Promotions include TV radio and websites plus Pizza Shuttle box inserts. Karrey Britt reports.
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