August 2022
Kansas professor urges greater federal transparency, oversight of corporate whistleblower programs
SEC, CFTC payouts to tipsters linked to concentrated groups of private lawyers TOPEKA — A twoyear inquiry into federal whistleblower programs created to thwart corporate fraud led a University of Kansas law professor to conclude two prominent initiatives aimed at identifying misconduct were undermined by cronyism and secrecy. Alexander Platt, an associate professor specializing in securities regulation and corporate governance, said lack of transparency existed in programs at the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission compensating business insiders offering evidence of malfeasance.
U.S. House Democrats send sweeping climate, health and tax legislation to Biden
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House on Friday cleared Democrats’ longsought climate, health care and tax package, sending it to President Joe Biden for his signature.
Ask Amy: Contractor might renovate client’s life
Dear Amy: I’m a senior woman, divorced for more than half my life. Recently I’ve hired a worker (30 years younger than I) to update my home, which badly needed some work done.
Kansas, Nebraska researchers use plants to limit exposure to toxic lead in soil
Lead left behind in soil from mining and smelting poses a major health risk to people who live nearby. Researchers believe plant life and organic material can limit lead’s spread.
Hearing The Truth About Ourselves
Speaking Truth Clay Center, Kansas - Politicians, business people, church leaders, parents. Everyone has an agenda.
Doctor drug tests patient who takes meds only as needed
DEAR DR. ROACH: For sleep, my boyfriend (78) takes Ambien when he needs it, a few times each week. The instructions on the bottle says “take as needed.” To me, that means if he doesn’t need it, he doesn’t take it. That’s simple logic.
Step right up to the optimal step count; reengineering your body
Q: I want to lower my blood sugar levels so I don’t have prediabetes. Can I do that if I walk more? -- Amy G., Solon, Ohio A: Battling prediabetes should include physical activity, as well as a nutritional upgrade. But, yes, walking daily can help you reverse your prediabetes and extend your lifespan.
SOIL
from the results. In June, Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded Lincoln $400,000 in funding to support a project to turn wood waste into biochar.
LINDA C.BLACKHOROSCOPES
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (04/07/22). Fortune flows through friendship, teamwork and collaboration this year.