The 2008-09 budget released last week by co-chairs of the Joint Ways and Means Committee of the Oregon legislature would effectively prevent Oregon’s community colleges from providing the skilled workforce necessary to stabilize Oregon’s economy.
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By Bill Ruthhart, The Indianapolis Star Mar. 29–The growing opposition by some of Indiana’s largest employers to a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriages seems more rooted in the state’s image than any legal concerns about the loss of domestic-partner benefits.
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Oaks’ upgrades on tap at Fan Fest 
The Visalia Oaks will have their first Fan Fest on Saturday at Recreation Park.
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Family support keeps Inkster on top 
As important as winning her third Kraft Nabisco would be, Juli Inkster’s career has always deferred to her devotion to her husband of 27 years, Brian, and their daughters.
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Judge cites weak indigent defense, may order defendants freed 
NEW ORLEANS — A judge on Friday ordered the release of up to 42 criminal defendants, saying they aren’t being adequately represented by the city’s financially struggling indigent…
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Cummer Museum turns Egyptian for a night 
Cummer Museum Ball & Auction co-chair Laura Howson, Honorary Chair Ann Hicks, and co-chairs Paula Skitsko and Marnie Sprague. For one night, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens will transform into ancient Egypt for the Cummer Museum Ball & Auction on April 21.
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