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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 2011
Page
3
Census Bureau findings show 46.2 million Americans live in poverty, about 1 in 6, reflecting the recession’s impact. Some 49.9 million lack health insurance, the highest in over two decades, with unemployment above 9 percent entering an election year under President Barack Obama.
The CIA inspector general is examining whether the agency violated law by aiding the New York Police Department in intelligence programs monitoring life in Muslim communities. Separately, top intelligence official James Clapper called CIA city-police collaboration a poor optic but said the agency will address it.
Insurgent teams fired rockets and automatic weapons at the U S Embassy and NATO headquarters in central Kabul as foreigners sought cover. Seven Afghans were killed and 15 wounded in daylight strikes amid withdrawal of U S and allied troops. The Taliban claimed the assault, with police later suggesting Haqqani network ties.
Iran's president predicted two Americans arrested near the Iraq Iran border could be freed in a couple of days after a court set bail at 500000 dollars each on espionage related charges. The timing aligns with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's New York visit for the U N General Assembly. Hillary Clinton said the United States is encouraged by the comments and hopes for a positive outcome.
A nationwide study finds strong license requirements cut fatal crashes among 16-year-olds but raise deadly crashes among 18-year-olds. Many states require supervised driving before full licenses, yet most rules stop before age 18. The analysis covers 1986 to 2007 crashes involving 16 to 19 year olds.
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Tuesday discussed making a northwest rec center plan more palatable by requiring adult users to buy a membership for access to the gym and track. City leaders must weigh affordability and funding as commissioners prepare for a study session on the project and overall parks spending.
Lawrence workout guru Don Gardner known as Red Dog strutted in red high heels at KU Memorial Stadium during the Dog Days workout to promote the 2012 Red Shoe calendar benefiting the Willow Domestic Violence Center. His wife Ellen Young joined him along with Ryan Wedel. calendar release targets mid November for Christmas release.
Kansas state broadband network Kan-ed has slashed services for schools hospitals and libraries amid a legislative review. LiveTut or online tutoring was terminated July 1 and other research and hospital emergency services were cut by half. Kan-ed officials defend the value while lawmakers question the program’s original intent and funding model as it was meant to supply Internet and intranet access for distance learning.
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