Judge orders Loughner mental exam in Springfield facility
An Arizona judge ordered Jared Lee Loughner to undergo a mental evaluation at a Springfield Missouri facility, to be videotaped and shared with prosecutors and defense. The exam must occur by April 29, with prosecutors seeking the forensics center option and the defense pushing for an outside expert at a Tucson prison.
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Virginia couple mourns as teacher found dead in Japan
Taylor Anderson a 24 year old Virginia woman teaching English in Ishinomaki was found dead in disaster stricken Japan. Her family said the U S Embassy notified them she was located in Ishinomaki about 240 miles north of Tokyo amid ongoing relief effort and missing persons totals.
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Pawlenty Opens White House Bid With Exploratory Committee
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty formally announces an exploratory committee to pursue the GOP nomination for president. He calls on backers to help him take back government, framing the move as a first definitive step toward a 2012 campaign. A Hollywood style video on his Facebook page accompanied the message.
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Rebels Make Strides Despite Disarray in Libya
Coalition airstrikes on Libya enter a third night targeting Gaddafi forces and air defenses while rebels, buoyed yet fragmented, gain limited momentum. Obama affirms Gaddafi must go though aims focus on civilian protection amid a protracted stalemate.
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Obama budget deficit gap widens by CBO estimate
The Congressional Budget Office says Obama’s budget would yield deficits totaling 9.5 trillion dollars over ten years if enacted, surpassing the administration’s earlier forecast by more than 2 trillion as higher spending and lower tax revenues erode the outlook.
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Lawrence Virtual School Principal to Lead Maize Outreach
Gary Lewis, longtime Lawrence Virtual School principal and architect of the state’s largest virtual program, will become Maize school district director of educational outreach starting July 1. He will oversee alternative schooling, credit recovery, summer programs and adult education, and plans to start a Maine virtual school, aiming for statewide expansion as part of his return to his hometown district. The Lawrence program, with 1,206 K-8 students last semester and 86 high school enrollments this fall, operates online with a $97 enrollment fee and loaned laptops to families.
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Budget minded candidate touts KU budget experience for Lawrence school board
Ola Faucher, KU human resources director, runs for four seats on the Lawrence school board amid rising budget cuts. She cites four or five major KU budget cuts in 38 years and promotes transparency, broad option review, and stakeholder collaboration to preserve education quality while trimming costs.
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Lawrence launches weekend lunch backpack program
Lawrence school district wins USDA approval for a Food Backpack Demonstration to send prepackaged weekend lunches home with free meal students. Beginning in June about 550 youths will receive two weekend meals via reusable bags, with USDA funding around 100000 dollars plus support for next summer. Volunteers are sought to help pack bags starting June 3, with contact details provided for pmurrish and lmorgan.
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