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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2011
Page
3
President Obama spoke at the U S Mexico border calling it more secure than ever and mocked Republicans for blocking immigration reform over border security. He urged voters to pressure Congress, telling a El Paso crowd that a pathway to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants is needed.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ratified lifting the celibacy rule for unmarried clergy after a nationwide vote. The decisive 87th vote came from the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area in Minnesota, where 173 presbyteries had to approve and 62 had opposed the measure. Balloting continues in some regions, but the required majority was achieved.
In Washington, D.C. a partisan clash over using tax increases to cut deficits emerged as Democrats floated a millionaire surtax and curbing oil and gas subsidies, while Republicans, led by Boehner and McConnell, opposed new taxes. Biden talks on spending cuts continue without agreement.
A week after Osama bin Laden's death analysts weigh who should lead al Qaida and whether the group will appoint a successor at all. The front runner is bin Laden's longtime deputy but regional uprisings and internal shifts may prompt a non appointment scenario.
Microsoft Corp. will acquire Internet phone company Skype Technologies SA for 8.5 billion in cash. The deal gives Microsoft access to about 170 million users and enhances offerings across Sync, Outlook, Messenger, Hotmail, and Xbox Live while signaling a broader push into cloud computing and mobile devices.
Downtown Lawrence Inc leaders and about 25 merchants debated extending store hours to aid residents who struggle to shop earlier. Opinions split, with some retailers noting declining Thursday late hours and others citing rising after 6 p.m. sales, as Kansas Sampler reports 33 percent of revenue after 6 p.m.
KU Hospital unveiled a five year 42 million dollar electronic records project to improve patient safety and care. The system flags allergies incorrect dosages and inconsistencies and integrates up to date evidence based guidance while reducing reliance on handwritten notes. Hospital officials say mortality and length of stay drop where implemented.
Ten Lawrence juniors from Free State and Lawrence High join 120 adults in KU’s four day Mini College on Mount Oread. They attend classes in Strong and Wescoe Halls and around campus, with faculty volunteering to teach courses from brain function strategies to historical topics.
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