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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2011
Page
3
The U S Supreme Court ruled California must drastically reduce its prison population to relieve overcrowding. It calls for a cap of 110000 inmates within two years, requiring about 33000 fewer inmates via transfers or releases under a 5 4 decision.
Two sources say DNA from Dominique Strauss-Kahn matched material found on a New York hotel maid’s shirt after his arrest. Investigators previously swabbed sinks and carpet in his hotel room, with officers seeking further testing on other items. Strauss-Kahn denies the charges.
Pakistani commandos recaptured a major naval base from Taliban attackers after an 18 hour standoff. The attack raised questions on militant infiltration in security services and the safety of nuclear warheads in a volatile state. The Taliban cited bin Laden’s death as motive in the brazen raid.
President Obama warned no Security Council vote would create a Palestinian state. Palestinians press ahead with a fall bid for U.N. recognition of a state in the West Bank Gaza and east Jerusalem, but a veto could block General Assembly action. The move tests U.N. rules and faces unknown legal ground as Palestinians seek recognition without Council approval.
President Barack Obama begins a four nation tour in Europe with a stop in Ireland. He visits Moneygall birthplace of his great-great-great grandfather Falmouth Kearney and greets thousands in Dublin before weathering Icelandic ash disruption and an overnight stay.
U S Senator Jerry Moran told about 80 attendees at a Lawrence Chamber event the debt ceiling debate must include spending cuts. He warned consequences if action is delayed and framed tax reform as unlikely to cut the deficit without spending reductions. He spoke after touring tornado damage in Reading and noted concerns from Kansans on spending and jobs.
Kansas education officials warn the $100 million cut to schools risks student performance. Gov Brownback and Republicans praise the budget while the Kansas Association of School Boards notes a 232 per pupil base cut to 3780, a 5.8 percent drop from last year and 14 percent below 2008-09, forcing districts to cut staff, close schools and raise fees.
Lawrence residents have switched about 13 500 bulbs to compact fluorescent lights since January, giving Lawrence a lead over Manhattan in the Take Charge Challenge. The event runs through September and offers a $100 000 prize for energy efficiency projects.
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