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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 2000
Page
1
President Clinton vetoed a Republican effort to repeal the estate tax calling it a doomed snowball in August. The veto, reported on Page 3A, frames the political clash over tax policy amid ongoing debate. Separately, Joshua C. Mattocks, 22, faced a waived preliminary hearing in a hit and run death case reported on Page 18.
A German company that makes SUVs wants to expand into a former direct mail plant in Eudora as part of its plan to broaden its product reach.
QUOTABLE 44 quotes Harvey Silverglate noting the Constitution applies to all while criticizing some foes after the ACLU chose to defend a group advocating sex between men and boys. Page 7A.
Gov. Graves told Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary that Lawrence must decide where to place the proposed South Lawrence Trafficway. He urged local Douglas County leaders to reach consensus, warning that future state efforts depend on the community’s clear direction and noting opposition over wetlands near Baker and Haskell.
About 300 Sallie Mae Lawrence employees will lose their jobs by year end as the center shuts. The move is part of a nationwide plan to cut 1,700 jobs after Sallie Mae's acquisition of USA Group. Lawrence services move to Indianapolis, citing site capacity and facility issues.
Sallie Mae confirms closing its Lawrence servicing center and pledges to honor charitable commitments through next year. The firm will donate about $100,000 to United Way of Douglas County Lawrence Arts Center and others while maintaining youth sports sponsorships and programs like Boys and Girls Club and Junior Achievement. Elaine Nelson calls it a community severance and emphasizes soft landing for employees and ongoing community ties. Jo Byers praises employee volunteers and financial support as a hard loss for the community. A one time $50,000 gift will go to the Douglas County Community Foundation for educational use.
Government survey shows teen illegal drug use dips since 1997 but remains high for marijuana. About 9 percent of 12 to 17 year olds used an illegal drug in the past 30 days, down from 11.4 percent in 1997, while 4,200 youths aged 12 to 17 tried marijuana for the first time daily. The report notes rising use among 18 to 25 year olds and highlights regional patterns and parental attitudes as factors shaping teen behavior.
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