http://wkms.org en http://wkms.org/post/morning-cram-tragedy-libya-edition <p><strong>Today on NPR:</strong></p><ul><li>The U.S. Ambassador to Libya is among four Americans <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/09/12/160992840/u-s-ambassador-to-libya-three-other-americans-killed-in-benghazi-attack">killed in an attack</a> on an Libyan consulate.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>In Kentucky:</strong></p> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:33:06 +0000 Todd Hatton 21998 at http://wkms.org the morning cram [tragedy in Libya edition] http://wkms.org/post/tn-safety-chief-stresses-merit-trooper-promotions <p>Tennessee Safety Commissioner Bill Gibbons says he had to send strong signals early in his time in charge of the state Highway Patrol that the election of a new governor would not lead to favoritism for certain troopers.&nbsp; Gibbons says Republican Governor Bill Haslam insisted after his 2010 election that only performance and merit would influence promotions and assignments.&nbsp; Gibbons says after the initial surprise on behalf of some within the agency, the policy has contributed to improved morale.&nbsp; Former Democratic Governor Phil Bredesen had to overhaul the agency following a Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:02:06 +0000 Todd Hatton and The Associated Press 21993 at http://wkms.org TN Safety chief stresses merit in trooper promotions