House approves 4 billion in short term cuts to avert shutdown
The House passed emergency legislation to trim federal spending by 4 billion dollars and avoid a government shutdown. Senate Democrats signaled support, setting a two week window for negotiations on a follow-up bill through September 30. Majority Leader Reid indicated swift Senate action and presidential signature within 48 hours.
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Huckabee Claims Obama Grew Up In Kenya
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee said on WOR radio that Barack Obama's Kenyan upbringing shaped his worldview and foreign policy, noting his stance toward Britain and citing the 2009 Churchill bust removal. He did not acknowledge Obama later replaced the bust with Lincoln and moved Churchill to the residence.
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Wisconsin Gov Walker Proposes Deep Cuts for Schools
Gov. Scott Walker unveiled a full budget that cuts 1.5 billion dollars in aid to public schools and local government, while avoiding tax increases. He suggested funding gaps could be closed by requiring government employees to contribute more to pensions and health care. He showed no sign of easing demands to curb public-sector union bargaining power.
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Libyan forces clash near capital amid push for buffer towns
Gadhafi forces fight rebels around towns near Tripoli as clashes intensify and threaten a wider civil conflict. U S defense secretary Gates orders two ships to the Mediterranean and 400 Marines to Kearsarge to bolster presence while U N and Russia debate no fly zone options and sanctions. Seif al Islam warns Western intervention.
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Rutgers Allows Mixed Sex Roommates On Campus Pilot Program
Rutgers University will let male and female students share rooms in three New Brunswick dorms starting this fall to create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ students following last year’s highly publicized death. The pilot allows any student regardless of sexual orientation to choose male or female roommates and share bathrooms. A smaller Newark campus pilot accompanies the program.
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Schools get high marks in Kansas survey
Kansas voters show strong backing for public schools in a Patron Insight poll, with 82 percent rating local districts A or B and high support for funding and local control. The survey notes 95 percent value up to date buildings and technology, 94 percent favor equal educational opportunity, and there is broad backing for public education investment.
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Deal to Sell Alvamar Falls Through, Company Remains Market-Active
Alvamar Inc failed to close a October agreement to sell its golf and recreational assets to Legends Golf LLC. Chairman Bob Johnson said the contract expired near the 6.5 million asking price and a sale is unlikely with Legends. Three other buyers are in discussions, but agreements seem unlikely, with many shareholders aging into retirement and seeking liquidation if possible.
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Lawrence City Commission Candidate Focuses On Transit Vote
Incumbent city commissioner Mike Dever frames transit as a public economy tool while backing two separate ballot questions on the November 2008 transit sales taxes. He argues a voter mandate is needed after a decade of silence on transit funding.
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