Congress Votes to Repeal Work Rules in Labor Safety Push
Congress moves to nix an Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule set aimed at preventing repetitive motion injuries. The repeal, backed along party lines in Senate and House, would affect 102 million workers at 6.1 million sites and faced opposition over potential job and cost impacts.
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House debates repeal of Clinton OSHA safety rules
Congress moved to overturn decades of Clinton era rules on repetitive motion injuries. Leaders on both sides argued over the impact on workers in meat poultry garment and other industries while lobbyists pressed for and against the measure.
Students showcase science skills at local fair
Students from kindergarten through high school join mentors from parents to professors in a regional science fair. Dominique Duncan, daughter of Kansas University math professors, explains her decade of entries and her aim to model breathing during attacks, while many participants pursue grades and discovery.
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Lawmakers Fail To Fix State Budget Topeka Debate
Lawmakers fail to fix the state budget as Graves proposals face shortfalls. Graves seeks 1.34 billion for higher education with a 6 percent faculty raise, while base university budgets would be cut. IRS refund hopes fade as KU and the regents await IRS opinion amid budget battles.
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