Indecision on Medicaid Expansion in Kansas Policy Debate
The article analyzes Governor Sam Brownback's delay on extending Medicaid to low income Kansans, weighed against conservative allies who oppose expansion and health care advocates who push for it. It cites nonpartisan estimates of 110000 adults and 88000 children who would gain coverage, potential job growth, and a net budget gain, while noting political risk to Brownback’s approval ratings.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas Health Institute
ACA
Kansas Hospital Association
Brownback
Americans For Prosperity
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
ALEC
Rick Perry
Texas
John Kasich
Ohio
Vote Tuesday Message Urges Citizens to Participate
The editorial criticizes low turnout and voter ID laws, citing a Brennan Center study. It argues apathy, not fraud, harms democracy, and urges all eligible residents to vote Tuesday to shape community and school governance. It highlights transportation barriers and calls for engagement.
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Kris Kobach
Brennan Center For Justice
Kansas
Kobach
Senior class prank sparks Garden City reader quotes
A Garden City Telegram online reader comments on a senior class prank at Garden City High School, noting laziness about selling prom magazines and coordinating a prank, from the paper's story. Doris Arwine, quoted in today’s edition, discusses her self published book 4 Keys to Unlock a Sad Heart and the idea tears signify strength.
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Gctelegram.com
Garden City High School
Doris Arwine
Xlibris
Telegram letters policy for editor submissions
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. General thank you notes and form letters or poems will not be printed. Write Attn Editor Garden City KS 67846 or online at gctelegram.com.
Drucker and Mulally contrast on pay and policy
Peter Drucker criticized executive pay linked to layoffs and warned of moral harm. The piece notes Ford CEO Alan Mulally's rising compensation amid worker concessions, contrasting French cap talk and broader CEO pay trends with historical context and references to Sam Pizzigati.
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Peter Drucker
Drucker
Ford
Alan Mulally
Mulally
Auto Industry
Daimler
Dieter Zetsche
Toyota
Akio Toyoda
CNN Money
America
Forbes
France
Francois Hollande
Michigan
Chicago Violence and Gun Politics Rise Amid School Closures
A sweeping column ties Chicago gun violence to school closures and political stances. It contrasts Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Teachers Union figures with Michael Bloomberg’s national gun control push, citing Hadiya Pendleton's death and the 6 month old Jonylah Watkins as stark reminders of the crisis. The piece calls for courage and systemic change.
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Chicago
Hadiya Pendleton
Barack Obama
Michelle Obama
Rahm Emanuel
Hadiya
Emanuel
Chicago Tribune
Karen Lewis
Chicago Teachers Union
Lewis
Lake Michigan
New York City
Michael Bloomberg
Newtown
Bloomberg
Jesse
Jackson Jr
Forces of Light
Joe Biden
Congress
Jonylah Watkins
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