Blagojevich in town outlines budget plan with cuts
Blagojevich in town says university budgets are approved in Springfield and not tied to usage while tuition rises. He vows to balance the state budget without raising income or sales taxes, and notes forthcoming cuts as ideas are refined.
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Bush says Michigan program unconstitutional in Supreme Court appeal
President Bush declared the University of Michigan admissions plan a quota system that uses race to include or exclude students. He argued it is divisive and unconstitutional while acknowledging the Supreme Court will decide if race can be a factor in admissions, with the court set to hear the case in March.
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White Ash Faces $2500 Sewage Bill Spike and Inflow Probe
White Ash sewer costs rise by 2500 to borrow from General Fund to cover past due bills. Village reports inflow problem in new system as meter shows under 1 million gallons pumped this fall. Engineer says excess discharge to Johnston City during heavy rain, possible misread meter or downspout hookups, and vows continued checks to locate cause.
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