Medicaid cuts threaten services across southwest Kansas agencies
Ric Dalke of a 13-county center warns Medicaid reductions in 2010 will create about a half‑million shortfall amid a $10 million annual budget. Center staff may absorb cuts by raising patient costs and shifting to crisis response. Mosaic and Center for Independent Living Southwest Kansas report staff reductions and hours cuts, risking service quality and waitlists. Kansas highway funds also shrink, delaying projects and risking jobs and local spending. lawmakers urged to seek revenue increases.
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Finney County
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Garden City
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Ness County
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Ectelegram.com
Courts Brace for Budget Cuts Across Area System
Area courts face furloughs for non judicial staff due to shortfalls with up to 12 unpaid days planned. Officials warn delays will backlog civil and small claims while constitutional time limits still apply. Clerks in several counties drop to one staffer, risking further inefficiency and potential cuts beyond 2010.
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Greeley
Wichita
Hamilton
Obama plan drains Congress as Pakistan debate heats up
The discussion centers on Afghanistan and Pakistan policy with Gates and Mullen warning of grave nuclear risks from al Qaeda aligned with Taliban operations in Pakistan. Kerry urges stronger Pakistan cooperation. Senator Menendez condemns a broad troop buildup, questioning the policy and the rationale for sending more troops and funding.
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al- Qaida
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Pakistan
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al-Qaida
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Robert Menendez
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Menendez
Benincasa Hosts 15th Open House for Helping Families
Benincasa marks 15 years serving Kansas families by hosting an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Visitors can tour the two-story home with seven bedrooms and a Ronald McDonald room, learn how guests qualify, and hear from St Catherine's leaders about the facility that offers emotional support, meals, and transportation help for families of hospitalized loved ones.
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Margie
Milo Cook
Milo
Shari Brandenburg
St. Catherine
Kevin Gallagher
Gallagher
Ronald McDonald
Brandenburg
Kansas
Holcomb
Garden City
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