Kansans scramble to meet health care deadline
In Topeka and across Kansas, consumers and health care counselors faced online marketplace outages as deadline pressures mounted. The Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved said most of the state's about 170 counselors were fully booked with appointments while HealthCare.gov suffered outages and slowdowns.
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Kansans to debate health care act split and Medicaid blocks
Kansas Republicans push bills to decouple from the federal Affordable Care Act, halt Medicaid expansion, and require background checks for counselors aiding online insurance marketplace navigation. They cite protecting Kansans. Democrats call it political theater amid campaign messaging as health care policy remains in focus.
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Citywide spring cleanup underway in Garden City
Residents crowd streets with piles of tree limbs old furniture appliances and even an old commode as Garden City launches its annual spring cleanup running through April 11. Each day covers a new city section with residents eager to clear homes and yards while scavengers roam for metal and other items.
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Weather forecast tease with partial sun and highs today and Wednesday
Weather desk reports today partial sunshine with a high near 50 and a low 33. Wednesday brings partly sunny skies with a high around 61 and a low near 36. Details continue on page A8.
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