Plutonium Seeping From Fukushima Plant Into Soil
Plutonium detected at several spots outside the Fukushima Dai ichi plant, the first confirmed presence of the toxic substance outside the damaged site. Officials say traces pose no immediate health threat, but the find intensifies concerns as TEPCO struggles to control the crisis after the March 11 disaster.
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Fukushima Dai-ichi
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Yukio Edano
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Dems and GOP Deadlock Over Budget Talks in Washington
In Washington the clock ticks toward a possible government shutdown as Senate Democrats and House Republicans clash over a six month funding measure. Democrats floated a $20 billion cut but have not sent it to the House amid dispute over a split the difference approach versus Tea Party driven demands. Harry Reid blasted Republicans for not negotiating while Republicans said Democrats have offered only an $11 billion cut with gimmicks.
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Court skeptical of Arizona public financing plan
The Supreme Court signaled readiness to strike down a provision that doubles public funds for candidates outspent by privately funded rivals or hit by independent group spending. Justices questioned whether the Arizona system unfairly levels the field, potentially worsening the clash between public financing and private money in politics.
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Arizona
Barack Obama
South Carolina Lawmakers Push Incandescent Bulb Exemption
South Carolina legislators rally for states rights opposing federal phaseout of incandescent bulbs. The Incandescent Light Bulb Freedom Act would let South Carolina opt out of federal lighting standards, with Rep Bill Sander calling it a stand for rights.
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Washington
Bill Sandifer
Immigrant reform urged by Kansas lawmakers
Hispanic lawmakers filed a bipartisan resolution urging the federal government to lead on humane immigration reform. Rep Louis Ruiz said the aim is to remove hate from the debate, with co sponsoring Republicans stressing that reform should reflect workforce needs and family unity while opposing policies that separate families.
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Kansas City
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Garden City
Ramon Gonzalez
Perry
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Free State garden offers plots to community
Twelve 30 by 30 foot plots at Free State High School are available for community gardening at 60 dollars for three months through three periods from April 15 to January 13. Laura Priest describes the project as a fun cooperative garden for locals and students. About 15 FFA members will also maintain a nearby 60 by 60 plot for school program use. Free State FFA will hold its plant sale April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the east-side greenhouse with flowers herbs house plants and vegetables.
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Free State
Laura Priest
FFA
Garden plots join cafeteria help at Wellcom
Laura Priest, FFA sponsor, explains new community plots rule. Gardeners must work 8 am to 9 pm daily, volunteer four hours monthly, avoid perennials, and keep plots active to avoid reassignment with no refund. Tall crops center plots to prevent shading. no pets. renters use pre approved organic materials. initial tools supplied by gardeners for three months.
Lawrence 2010 city report shows revenues exceed spending
Lawrence’s 2010 report shows general fund revenues of 64.19 million and expenditures of 63.98 million, marking a 215000 advantage as city leaders credit cautious spending and new sales taxes approved in 2008. City Manager David Corliss cites attrition cuts and tax receipts from infrastructure and transit taxes as key factors.
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Lawrence
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Settlement pending in KU fraternity death case
Attorneys told District Judge Michael Malone a settlement is in the works in the 2009 death of KU freshman Jason Wren at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. The suit claims members failed to seek help after alcohol intoxication and a head injury. Wren’s blood alcohol was 0.362 percent.
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Kansas
Fraternity and Housing Corporation
Stacy
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