Governor Ryan refuses to comment on federal indictments
Governor George H. Ryan repeatedly declined to discuss federal indictments against two former aides. He called the investigation ongoing for four years and said he would not answer questions, offering only remarks about the budget and state government before leaving the Capitol.
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Tuition plan aims to fund scholarships and Workships at university
Wendler proposes next year’s tuition increase to generate 8.5 million dollars, directing 75 percent to student aid and 2 million to the budget. Scholarships would rise from 335 thousand to 1 million, with 1 million for need-based aid and 1.2 million for graduate assistantships. A 1.5 million Workships program would pair students with field-related work. concerns about enrollment declines and timing were raised by USG president Michael Perry.
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Fourth grader's green hair triggers dress code dispute
Ashlee's hair was dyed green as a reward for grades, drawing objections from her aunt and school officials. Superintendent Collins says the dye violated the dress code but will be allowed temporarily if the family agrees not to color again. The district notes guards against makeup and nonpermitted colors, with a neutral stance on piercings as long as not visible.
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Suit against school cites sexual abuse accommodation syndrome as disability
McCann claims the relation with McDowell began with kisses when she was 12 and lasted until she was 21, but the suit says the relationship never occurred and she realized the abuse only after counseling at age 23. Speir notes hope for legislative changes to delayed discovery in abuse cases and mentions her ABC interview.
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Israeli assault expands as tanks enter Nablus and Jenin
Israeli forces backed by helicopters move into Nablus with tanks and surround refugee camps as gunmen and police contend in the streets. Dozens killed across Jenin, including a militia leader, a nurse, a 13 year old, and an Israeli officer, with casualties in Nablus and water supply disruption in Ramallah.
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West Bank
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