Tougher bankruptcy bill fails in House clashes over abortion protest fines
Washington AP reports the House rejected a tougher bankruptcy bill amid a fight over how fines for abortion protesters would be treated. The plan would push debtors with income above set thresholds into Chapter 13, restructuring payments, while banking interests and many lawmakers fear limits on protests.
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NCS Pearson to add 150 jobs at East Hills site
NCS Pearson plans an East Hills expansion adding 150 jobs in Lawrence as one of four national locations handling government contract work. The Lawrence facility processes student loan applications and airport security screeners, with Lynn Parman of the Lawrence Chamber praising the project as a boost to the economy. DCDI will own and lease back the building, seeking expedited permits to finish by July. the firm has grown from about 330 employees since 1998.
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