Autistic boy’s voice aided by new university project
Eleven year old Tait Holter, who has autism, uses a heart picture device to say I love you to his parents. The Holters plan to join a Kansas University project starting in August aimed at improving his communication skills.
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Tait
Mark Holter
Kansas University
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Maria Holter
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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Under Scrutiny on City Finance Audit and Rates
A LJWorld.com report notes a city audit finds enterprise funds struggling financially as water sewer and trash rates may rise beyond expectations. City Auditor Michael Eglinski calls for more questions and signals potential use of another audit to examine trash service specifically.
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NBA Defends Age Rule Before Congress in 19-Year Bar
The NBA defended its 19 year old minimum age rule in letters to Congress, arguing it serves business interests by ensuring players have ability and maturity. Rep. Steve Cohen counters that the policy harms players and limits family support, and may raise injury risk. He vows to consider hearings and legislation if the rule persists.
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Litvin
U.S
Cohen
Union
Voter turnout dips as older whites stay home in 2008
Census figures show 63.6 percent of eligible Americans voted in 2008, down from 63.8 percent in 2004. White turnout fell to 66 percent, while blacks rose to 65 percent and Hispanics and Asians increased. Minorities reached about 25 percent of voters, the most diverse electorate ever. Only 18 to 24-year-olds increased turnout, to 49 percent from 47 percent.
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Washington
Barack Obama
John McCain
U.S
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Obama
William H. Frey
Brookings Institution
Douglas County sees 67 percent turnouts in November election
Douglas County reports a 67 percent turnout in the November general election, lower than hoped. About 4,000 more ballots were cast than in the 2004 presidential election, which had 79 percent turnout, amid a higher active registrant base and many-inactive voters still kept on the books for federal cycles. County Clerk Jamie Shew notes many college students register locally then leave.
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