Take-Back Day Reels In 450 Pounds Of Drugs In Lawrence
Lawrence and Douglas County residents turned in over 450 pounds of unused prescriptions during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event, held at two Lawrence locations, is part of a twice yearly DEA coordinated effort. A continuing disposal service operates weekdays at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center 111 East 11th Street via a drop-box from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Lawrence school district upholds weapon ban after incident
A staff member reported bringing a black Taurus 380 handgun to Sunset Hill, but officers found no harm planned. The district maintains its weapon ban on property and events, despite new state rules expanding concealed carry in many government buildings.
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Cancellations threaten promises in Obamacare critiques
Washington lawmakers grilled Health and Human Services officials over a surge of cancellation notices reaching individuals and small businesses who buy their own insurance. Medicare chief Tavenner and insurers faced questions as some plans are canceled to meet 2014 requirements, with critics arguing the Obama promise If you like your plan you can keep it faced new scrutiny amid website woes.
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