Wisconsin Judge Orders Capitol Protesters Out
Dane County Circuit Judge John Albert ordered authorities to remove protesters who remained in the Capitol after 6 p.m. and to clear unauthorized materials such as sleeping bags air mattresses and taped signs. Some protesters complied while others did not immediately leave.
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Ohio Union bill speeds toward passage
Ohio moves toward passage of a bill to curb public employee unions and limit bargaining for about 350,000 teachers firefighters police officers and other workers. Protests in Columbus are far smaller than Wisconsin's, with rallies topping around 8 500 on the peak day versus more than 70 000 in Madison. The measure would bar strikes and ban bargaining over health care and some working conditions.
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White House seeks 6.5 billion in immediate spending cuts
The White House proposed 6.5 billion in immediate spending cuts as talks opened with ten party backed Republicans in Congress. Biden said the conversation would continue after a private Capitol meeting with Boehner. The bid signals a defining clash over reducing federal spending before March 18 funding runs out.
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Bottoms up ice growth reshapes Antarctic sheets
In a Science report Fausto Ferraccioli of the British Antarctic Survey says Antarctic ice sheets grow from the bottom as meltwater refreezes beneath and pushes sheets upward. The finding links to tracing oldest ice and how ice moves across the ground.
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Teens and young adults have less sex study shows
A government survey of about 5300 youths aged 15 to 24 finds the share reporting never having oral vaginal or anal sex rose from 22 percent to about 28 percent over the past decade. Experts cite caution disease awareness abstinence emphasis and busy schedules as possible reasons.
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O'Neal pushes amendment to set school funding by Legislature
House Speaker Mike O'Neal R Hutchinson urged a constitutional amendment to put funding decisions for Kansas schools under legislative control. He argued against litigation and noted the 2005 Supreme Court ruling while acknowledging recent funding cuts. Rep. Jim Ward countered that the court directed funding at levels recommended by lawmakers’ studies.
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Restaurateur Schumm built downtown KU area eateries
Lawrence business owner Bob Schumm recalls his 1960s start selling sandwiches from a food cart near Kansas University fraternities and sororities. Graduating in 1968 amid the Vietnam War he avoided the draft and later opened the Bull and Boar in 1970, launching a string of restaurants as he became his own boss.
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Ex KU footballer gets probation after May burglary
Douglas County District Judge Paula Martin sentenced Vernon Brooks, 23, formerly of KU football, to 60 days in jail and three years probation for a May 2010 burglary at Tuckaway Apartments where four KU students were held at gunpoint. Co-defendant Jamal Greene pleaded guilty earlier. Brooks faces possible prison time if probation terms are violated.
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WellCommons unveils new look and site structure
WellCommons com relaunches with a brighter cleaner layout and a homepage driven feed. It adds a central health resources index listings include 2011 Relay For Life teams LiveWell EatWell guidelines dance groups in Lawrence and a Kiddos parents group.
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