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Lisa Kron's 'The Wake' revisits the 2000 presidential election and Sept. 11
Mar 14, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
Ellen finds herself attracted to a woman, Amy. She offers Ellen an emotional permeability she's never imagined. Has Obama's presidency refracted any of your ideas? -
A step down: Federal education standards
Mar 13, 2010 — The Boston Globe
In math, the standards end somewhere short of Algebra II. Ripple effects of the common core standards would be felt throughout public education in Massachusetts. Connecticut scrapped its former standards and assessments in favor of ones that look more like Massachusetts. Vermont and Kentucky also gave up on student portfolio assessments because they proved unwieldy, unreliable, and too expensive.It takes time to develop and implement quality standards. -
Bankruptcy agreement could aid Kenosha plant
Mar 13, 2010 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Kenosha licenses were included in the filing to aid the Chrysler estate "in bolstering the recoverable value, and promoting the efficient liquidation" of the factory, equipment and fixtures in the Kenosha plant. Chrysler spokeswoman Jodi Tinson said she could not comment on the estate's plans for the disposition of the plant. "Our plans for Kenosha have not changed," she said. "We still plan to close the plant at the end of the year." Kenosha Mayor Keith Bosman said in a... -
Campaign urges black donors to step up
Mar 13, 2010 — The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Of 8,061 people on waiting lists for organs in Pennsylvania, 2,551 are black, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. Some patients wait five years for a match. Jamiliah Beverly, 14, of Garfield has waited 10 years to receive a bowel, liver and pancreas transplant. -
Challenges mount to April 6 Columbia election
Mar 13, 2010 — The State
...election law. One question swirling among would-be challengers in District 2: What about the absentee voters? Absentee voting for other seats in the April 6 election, including mayor, had already started when Cromartie resigned. Voters who live in Districts 1, 3 and 4 can vote absentee now in those districts as well as for mayor and one of the council's at-large seats. But Richland County election officials said Thursday voters in District 2 will have to wait until March... -
Duncan wants 3 ratings for schools in education overhaul
Mar 13, 2010 — USA Today
And it will require the skills, talents, and dedication of many: principals, teachers, parents, students. -
EDITORIAL: EDUCATION
Mar 13, 2010 — Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mar. 13, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Educators empaneled by America's governors have proposed a uniform set of educational standards for the nation. This seems like a fine idea, except for the ways that it is not. Uniform standards would make it easier to compare student performance across state lines. Using a common yardstick is preferable to having everyone invent his own ruler. -
Expert says RI wind farm power cost high, but might be worth it
Mar 13, 2010 — The Providence Journal
Because no offshore wind farms have been built in the United States, there are no direct comparisons for prices. That contract was signed in Delaware between Delmarva Power and Bluewater Wind, a company that wants to install 60 to 70 turbines in shallow waters off that state's coast. Any offshore wind farm in the United States would receive renewable-energy credits based on how much power is generated. -
GOP nominates newcomer to succeed Murtha
Mar 13, 2010 — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
John P. Murtha. Tim Burns, a self-made millionaire from Eighty Four, Washington County, and a native of Mr. Murtha's hometown of Johnstown, handily defeated Bill Russell, who mounted a strong challenge to Mr. Murtha has already attracted widespread attention at the national level. -
Karzai Reverses on Vote Auditors
Mar 13, 2010 — New York Times
Karzai signed a decree allowing him to appoint all five members of the Electoral Complaints Commission in consultation with parliamentary leaders and the chief of the Supreme Court. Karzai of nearly one-third of his votes, forcing a potential runoff. Karzai was eventually declared the president when his remaining challenger dropped out of the race. -
Lender blames escrow shortage for $400 increase in monthly mortgage payment
Mar 13, 2010 — Washington Post
Usually, lenders do not pay interest on escrowed funds. In September, the lender will need six months escrow payments to cover the real-estate tax. Some lenders try to increase the mortgage rate when the borrower opts to avoid escrow. -
Living History: Utah women's group still political after 90 years
Mar 13, 2010 — The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah's Territorial Legislature had sanctioned "unrestrictive" women's suffrage in 1870. James Wolfe (Democrat) -- in those days, women often went by their husband's name -- was president of the WSLC. Members (delegates) listened to resolutions and researched issues. -
Los Angeles Times James Rainey column
Mar 13, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
Mayhill Fowler has discovered it can be a rough ride. Fowler uncovered Barack Obama's biggest stumble in campaign 2008, turning her into a star. Fowler became an object of loathing among some partisans. Some journalists resented the idea that an amateur could get information from an event that had been closed to them. But in my view, Fowler did nothing wrong. -
Marilyn Gittell, 78, Advocate for Local School Decisions, Dies
Mar 13, 2010 — New York Times
The cause was cancer, her son, Ross Gittell, said. Professor Gittell’s husband, Irwin Gittell, whom she married in 1950, died in 2005. This did not sit very well with Professor Gittell. -
Mercury News interview
Mar 13, 2010 — San Jose Mercury News
It's a solid oxide fuel cell that can operate on either hydrogen or natural gas and make electricity. Many clean tech startups have venture capital funding and DOE loan gaurantees, but they say they still need more money, that there's still a missing piece. They can have carbon offsets from planting trees. -
Obama previews No Child Left Behind overhaul in address
Mar 13, 2010 — The Hill
The president and Duncan separately praised the decision by a Rhode Island school district whose students were performing poorly to fire all 70 of its teachers after they had rejected reforms. -
Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids
Mar 13, 2010 — USA Today
At issue is the rewrite he intends to send Congress on Monday of the No Child Left Behind law that Bush signed in 2002. Only about 70% of entering high school freshmen go on to graduate. That rhetoric is popular in local districts, where parents like their children's teachers but remain dubious of Washington. -
Obama proposes overhaul of No Child Left Behind project
Mar 13, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
President (Newstex ID is UNAFFILIATED-OBAMABARACK)" NewstexID="UNAFFILIATED-OBAMABARACK">President Barack Obama on Saturday said he will send to Congress this week a blueprint for overhauling the nation's education program and the No Child Left Behind project to improve schools, support teachers and set standards that will give high school graduates "the best chance to succeed in a changing world."Worried that the U.S. is falling behind in education, Obama warned in his... -
Obama proposes restructuring 'No Child'
Mar 13, 2010 — Washington Post
Republicans say their teamwork with Democrats so far contrasts starkly with partisan battles on other issues.Whether a bill can be passed before this year's midterm elections remains uncertain. On Wednesday, governors and state schools chiefs proposed common academic standards in math and English that seem on track for adoption in many states. -
Obama To Unveil Education Plan
Mar 13, 2010 — Politico
And it will require the skills, talents, and dedication of many: principals, teachers, parents, students. -
Obama wants to reshape No Child Left Behind law
Mar 13, 2010 — Washington Post
Republicans say their teamwork with Democrats so far contrasts starkly with partisan battles on other issues.Whether a bill can be passed before this year's midterm elections remains uncertain. On Wednesday, governors and state schools chiefs proposed common academic standards in math and English that seem on track for adoption in many states. -
Obama's education plan to focus on college
Mar 13, 2010 — USA Today
The blueprint goes before the House Education and Labor Committee on Wednesday as Obama pushes Congress to reauthorize the education law this year, a time-consuming task that some observers say will be difficult. Education Secretary Arne Duncan briefed a handful of governors, lawmakers and education groups on the plan Friday, including Georgia Gov. The law has been reauthorized several times since, most recently in 2001 under President George W. Bush. -
Sarah Palin lashes out at D.C., liberals, media
Mar 13, 2010 — The Orlando Sentinel
Orange GOP Chairman Lew Oliver said he expected the event to net the party more than $110,000. Orlando was the latest stop in Palin's high-mileage speaking tour. She spoke in Daytona Beach last month, headlined an Ohio Right to Life Society fundraiser last Friday, and landed in Calgary, Canada, the next day. Later this month, Palin will help raise re-election funds for U.S. Sen. -
SDGandE gets OK to use renewable credits
Mar 13, 2010 — The San Diego Union-Tribune
Under that concept, the utilities pay a renewable energy producer for power that will be used at some future point instead of immediately. Some critics have complained the move would let the utilities focus more on accruing paper renewables than real renewables. When the utilities complained that would be far too restrictive, the agency proposed that the credits could cover up to 40 percent of the renewable requirement. -
Senate parliamentarian stands to become central figure in a health-care vote
Mar 13, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
Frumin will decide what Democrats can or cannot put in the bill under the fast-track process called "reconciliation" that they plan to use to get around a Republican filibuster. He held the parliamentarian's job for 35 years and was fired twice, once by the Republicans and once by the Democrats.No wonder Frumin is keeping a low profile. If the Democrats want to force them to stop, they will need Frumin on their side.
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