Lawmakers probe $528M Solyndra loan in 2009 rush
Washington lawmakers scrutinize the $528 million Solyndra loan guarantee to a Fremont company once praised for renewable energy potential. The May 2009 emails suggest senior staff chafed at rushed approvals to aid a national energy push, with ties to Obama and Democratic fundraising.
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Consumers pull back on spending in August amid market swings
U S consumers grew more cautious last month as stock market swings and zero job growth raised concerns about the economy. Retail sales were flat in August while wholesale inflation leveled off, potentially pushing the Fed toward more stimulus next week. The Dow rose 140 points as European debt concerns supported stocks.
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BP blamed most for Gulf oil spill by federal panel
A Coast Guard and BOEMRE panel assigns clear responsibility to BP for the Deepwater Horizon disaster, citing violations of federal rules and ignored warnings during well cementing a mile underwater. Eleven workers died and about 200 million gallons spilled. Transocean and Halliburton are also faulted for contributing factors.
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15-Year-Old Logan Brown Volunteers at GaDuGi Center
Logan Brown a 15 year old sophomore at Free State High School volunteers at Douglas County DA's Office and GaDuGi Safe Center. She escorts victims to court files papers researches restitution and helps seniors with consumer fraud forms. Brown plans fundraiser Shoppin for Survivors and has secured thousands in donations including Wheel of Fortune tickets.
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KU athletes donate about 200 shoes to Lawrence shelter
KU student athletes collected about 1,500 pairs of shoes for Sales4Souls, with donations from basketball track and swimming and diving teams. Justin Wesley contributed notably large size 13 shoes. some pairs destined for overseas distribution.
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Kansas University unveils Bold Aspirations five year plan
Kansas University officials presented Bold Aspirations a five year strategic plan to raise graduation and retention rates boost scholarly research and expand campus initiatives. A new associate vice chancellor will oversee entrepreneurship an online activity tracking system for professors and post tenure review paired with the Changing for Excellence review. Four initiatives include Sustaining the Planet Powering the World Promoting Well Being Finding Cures Building Communities Expanding Opportunities and Harnessing Information Multiplying Knowledge. four research summits will be held and new funding sought.
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