Obama meets Brewer on immigration in Oval Office
President Obama and Arizona Governor Jan Brewer discussed immigration policy and a bipartisan path to reform. Brewer pressed for border security and completion of a border fence while Obama voiced objections to the Arizona law as discriminatory. They pledged cooperation, with White House staff to visit Arizona soon and protesters outside. Brewer noted 1,200 National Guard troops slated for the border, and the law set to take effect July 29 unless halted.
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Schools face deeper cuts as stimulus fades nationwide
Uprooted by federal funding losses, districts from San Jose to Broward County plan deeper lay offs and program cuts. Officials warn higher dropout risk and reduced college access as librarians, counselors, and after school activities face smaller budgets and shorter terms.
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Tupper Lake Central
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Seth McGowan
Illinois
Brent Clark
Illinois Association of School Administrators
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Broward County
EPA sets new limits on sulfur dioxide
The Environmental Protection Agency set a new health standard for sulfur dioxide at 75 parts per billion over one hour, aiming to protect outdoor activity for children, asthma patients, and the elderly. The rule expands monitoring, costs about 1.5 billion dollars, and could reduce premature deaths by up to 5,900 annually while lowering asthma attacks.
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Edison Electric Institute
Fuel saving options emerge for SUVs and cars
A National Research Council report says widely available technologies can cut fuel use in cars and light trucks by up to 43 percent with hybrids, diesel, or smarter engine tech. Costs range from a few hundred to about six thousand dollars per vehicle, with trade offs between price and savings.
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National Research Council
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