Iam writing this letter in regard to the story titled "Background Check Bill Clears Senate" that appeared in the Nov. 26 issue of the Suburban. The article indicates that the New Jersey Senate has passed a bill that will advance the background checks on school administrators, bus drivers and any other employees who have contact with students.

8 Jan 2009

Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline says he won't take records from a criminal case against a suburban Kansas City abortion clinic with him when he leaves office. But attorneys for the Planned Parenthood clinic in Overland Park say they're not satisfied with his statements.

8 Jan 2009

Olympian Christian Smith, who qualified for the U.S. track & field team in the 800 meters with a dramatic dive at the finish line, is leaving the Oregon Track Club, and will live and train in Manhattan, Kan. Here is the text of the OTC release announcing Smith's departure:...

8 Jan 2009

President George W. Bush urged President-elect Barack Obama and the Democratic-led Congress not to abandon the No Child Left Behind law, arguing that do so would "weaken a chance for a child to succeed in America."

8 Jan 2009

President makes final policy speech of 2nd term President George W. Bush defended his signature education law today and warned that it should not be weakened when he leaves office because it has "forever changed America's school systems."

8 Jan 2009

Thu, Jan 8, 2009 (9:57 a.m.) Delivering one final policy speech, President George W. Bush defended his signature education law on Thursday and warned that it should not be weakened when he leaves office because it has "forever changed America's school systems."

8 Jan 2009