Today's news clips and quote of the day

Quote of the Day:

“For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.”

- Sen. Edward Moore “Ted” Kennedy – from his 1980 Concession speech at the end of his campaign for nomination as the Democratic Presidential candidate at the Democratic Convention in New York City (12 August 1980).

Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Massachusetts) died last night at the age of 77.

Tennessee News Clips

Politics

Edward Kennedy, Senate Stalwart, Dies
August 26, 2009 New York Times
Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, a son of one of the most storied families in American politics, a man who knew triumph and tragedy in near-equal measure and who will be remembered as one of the most effective lawmakers in the history of the Senate, died late Tuesday night.

Education

Business leaders critical of state higher-education system
August 26, 2009 Knoxville News Sentinel
Some of East Tennessee's most prominent business leaders say the state's higher education system is falling short on providing a skilled work force that can compete in a global economy.

SAT Scores Fall as Gap Widens; Asians Gain
August 26, 2009 Wall Street Journal
High-school students' performance last year on the SAT college-entrance exam fell slightly, and the score gap generally widened between lower-performing minority groups and white and Asian-American students, raising questions about the effectiveness of national education reform efforts.

Officials say UT system no longer 'Knoxville-driven'
August 26, 2009 Knoxville News Sentinel
The University of Tennessee system is perceived to be too "Knoxville-centric," and a greater distinction between the statewide university system and the flagship campus in Knoxville could improve relations among campuses, trustees and campus leaders said Tuesday.

Healthcare

Real Choice? It’s Off Limits in Health Bills
August 25, 2009 New York Times
Consider the following health insurance plan.

Health Care and the Democratic Soul
August 25, 2009 Wall Street Journal
What is at stake in the debate over health care is more than the mere crafting of policy.

Economy

Cities, states wrangle over cuts to local aid
August 26, 2009 Stateline
In Minnesota, Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s cuts in state funding to local government forced cities and counties to consider their own round of layoffs, furloughs and benefit freezes.

Business

States go head-to-head to lure businesses
August 26, 2009 USA Today
Las Vegas is running ads in California warning businesses they can "kiss their assets goodbye" if they stay in the Golden State.

Environment

Climate change bill brings fight for spotlight in rallies
August 26, 2009 Tennessean
Move over, health-care reform rallies: Advocates on both sides of climate change legislation want a piece of the spotlight.

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