Friday, May 03, 2013

Proposed SC budget says Gov. Nikki Haley and staff can't buy junk food with public money | Fox News

Proposed SC budget says Gov. Nikki Haley and staff can't buy junk food with public money | Fox News: "State senators inserted a clause in the 2013-14 budget plan that would bar Gov. Nikki Haley's office and the Governor's Mansion from buying junk food with public money, whether for employee treats or entertaining. The move was a response to state efforts to fight obesity by limiting what people can buy with money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, known more commonly as food stamps."

Zac Wallerius, who has Down Syndrome, hailed as Cornell's Prom King

Zac Wallerius, who has Down Syndrome, hailed as Cornell's Prom King: "“It’s not about a class of students nominating someone with a disability,” Cornell Junior/High School Principal Dave Elliot said. “It’s about nominating someone they care about who happens to have a disability.”"