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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2009
Page
4
Lawrence city commissioners consider requesting up to 100000 in federal stimulus money to fund a new sustainability coordinator. Officials argue savings could cover the salary, but warn ongoing funding after year one. Some urge using existing staff or auditing energy use before creating a new position.
The 1969 city commission resolution includes a request for 7.6 million dollars to strengthen flood defense in the Lawrence area. Focus remains on Perry and Clinton lakes and a new Kaw River levee system as the core projects.
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest. Submissions may be edited without altering viewpoints and must include name address and telephone. Mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters ljworld.com.
David Broder notes Sonia Sotomayor appears nearly certain to be confirmed as Supreme Court justice to succeed David Souter. He cites her record, personal narrative, and broad Democratic support while predicting Republicans may mostly acquiesce, given risks to minority support and the vague impact on court philosophy.
Trudy Rubin argues for a swift U S humanitarian push in Pakistan's Swat Valley crisis. She urges visible aid, refugee settlement plans, and infrastructure rebuilding, plus a media effort using FM stations and transistor radios to counter Taliban propaganda and reassure Pakistanis that America is their friend.
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