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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 2011
Page
3
About 55 million recipients will learn today if their benefits rise about 3.5 percent, the first COLA since 2009. Congress set the COLA mechanism in the 1970s, averaging 4.2 percent, with no increases in 2010 and 2011 due to low inflation, prompting concern from retirees and disabled Americans.
The U S Postal Service will hike postage on January 22 with a 1 cent increase for first class mail to 45 cents. Law limits price rises to inflation at 2.1 percent unless the Postal Regulatory Commission approves. The PRC denied a similar request last year. The agency posted an $8 billion loss for fiscal 2010 and faces a worse total for fiscal 2011 when final figures come out next month.
Libyan revolutionary forces celebrated capturing a Gaddafi stronghold and pressed on Tuesday toward Sirte, closing in on the fugitive leader’s hometown as victory in the eight month uprising neared. Hillary Clinton offered new aid to Libya, urging democratic reform and nonretribution during a Tripoli visit.
Republican rivals assailed Herman Cain’s tax plan as a potential tax hike while heated exchanges flared with Mitt Romney and Rick Perry over immigration. The Nevada audience heard sharp clashes as contenders pressed positions, with no candidate endorsing a Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.
Kansas officials said federal stimulus money intended for home energy efficiency will be redirected to two renewable energy projects after slow spending. Secretary Pat George acknowledged delays and blamed the timing, noting the $383 million ARRA program offered low interest loans but faced uncompetitive rates and strict qualifications. During 2011, legislators directed the shift.
Six charities will share proceeds from the 2012 Lawrence St Patrick’s Day Parade. Headquarters Counseling Center Just Food Lawrence Police Blue Santa Program Early Intervention Homegrown Lawrence Theatre Lawrence will receive 25 percent each, with the rest going to three more groups. Parade aims to raise 75000, volunteers note growing need and multiple fundraisers through March.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce honored fourteen firefighters and law enforcement officers for heroic acts in Douglas County. The Valor Public Safety Awards ceremony drew hundreds at the Holiday Inn Lawrence as recipients relied on instincts and training under stress. Sandy Herd, a retired fire captain, attended the event.
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