Earthquake strikes near Kermadec Islands in South Pacific
The USGS reports a magnitude 6.1 quake 12 miles deep near the unpopulated Kermadec Islands, 620 miles east of Auckland. No damage or tsunami risk noted. New Zealand has endured aftershocks since Christchurch quake that killed 181 on February 22.
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New Zealand
U.S. Geological Survey
South Pacific Islands
USGS
Kermadec Islands
Auckland
Christchurch
Illinois budget cuts hit human services amid tax rises
Governor Quinn faces deep human services cuts in a 2012 proposal of 35.4 billion dollars. The plan lowers the overall human services budget by about 412 million while education and health programs gain funding. House and Senate budgets propose different allocations, with both restoring some alcohol and drug programs and reducing residential developmental centers. The General Assembly must act by May 31 to avoid delayed passage and potential GOP votes.
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Quinn
Illinois State Board of Education
Department of Healthcare and Family Services
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Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Center For Tax and Budget Accountability
Kelly Kraft
Office of Management and Budget
Human Services
Kraft
Marthre
House
Senate
Illinois House
State Senate
Illinois
Democrats
General Assembly
West Point 1031 cadets commissioned in graduation ceremony
Joint Chiefs chair Mike Mullen addressed 1031 Army second lieutenants at West Point in a football stadium ceremony near the Hudson River. He urged cadets to build bridges to a public that may not grasp the full weight of military service after a decade of deadly conflicts and deployment to Afghanistan and other zones.
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West Point
N.Y
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Mike Mullen
U.S. Military Academy
Hudson River
Mullen
Afghanistan
Star Bond Faces Slow Start as Cabela's Talks Stall
Marion officials remain confident a major destination user will materialize despite no current commitments from Cabela's or Circuit City. City leaders describe confidential discussions with firms and stress developers seek discretion. Officials anticipate a future announcement but provide no timeline as patience and careful planning continue.
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Circuit City
Marion
Holland
Bradley
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