Tea party ties grow with GOP as cash fuels campaigns
Tea party activists and GOP leaders unite to back candidates in the fall elections. A $1 million anonymous donation to Tea Party Patriots funds voter mobilization, while Tea Party Express expands targeted ads. Sen. John Cornyn praises the movement and the GOP backs tea party nominees, including Sharron Angle against Harry Reid.
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Lawmakers sued over insufficient school funding politics
Kansas legislators face court-ordered increases to school appropriations, with Rep. Siegfreid noting potential constitutional issues if the Legislature refuses. Rep. Aurand recalls capitulating to the court over past education funding. Deputy Commissioner Dennis says $415 million more is needed to reach 2008 funding levels as debates intensify ahead of the governor’s race.
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FDA label sought for modified salmon
Consumer advocates and opponents pressed the FDA on labeling genetically engineered salmon as hearings examined if the fish should be marked and whether it differs from conventional salmon. AquaBounty argues no sensory difference. critics say labeling is public right and the agency may require it.
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Lawrence hosts Take Back Day medicine disposal event
Lawrence police and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will run a free anonymous Take Back Day site from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. More than 3,000 sites nationwide are expected to participate. medications will be incinerated with DEA funding.
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