KanCare plan urged to slow Brownback Medicaid overhaul
The Hays Daily News editorial questions a rapid private managed care shift for Kansas Medicaid, noting both lawmakers from both parties and advocates for the disabled doubt the timetable and urging a slower, safer rollout given federal waiver uncertainties and BCBS Kansas choosing not to bid. The piece argues rapid restructuring risks care quality for vulnerable Kansans and benefits of a measured approach.
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Quotes Targeting Brownback Open Meetings Scrutiny
Online comment at GCTelegram com criticizes Sam Brownback and Mike O’Neal as above the law amid questions about private gatherings at the governor’s residence. Ashley Goss supports a wellness program with St Catherine Hospital to reduce county health care costs by expanding nurse practitioner access.
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Telegram accepts signed letters to editor policy
The Telegram invites letters to the editor must be signed and include the writer’s address and phone number. Letters will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. 500 words or less. Thank you letters should be general. Form letters poems and consumer complaints will not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Online www gctelegram com
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Romney learns from losses in three states
Kathleen Parker argues Romney’s defeats to Santorum in Colorado Missouri and Minnesota reveal a truth about front runners. Losing can be liberating and humanizing allowing him to be authentic and less scripted. Santorum’s comfort in faith and steady persona contrasts Romney’s need to please advisers.
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Long road to curb racism and economic inequality
An analysis argues that despite Barack Obama’s presidency deep racial divides persist in unemployment, wealth, housing stability, and political rights. It notes higher Black and Latino poverty, evictions, payroll losses, and rising voter suppression via strict ID laws. It observes Black migration south and more Black women enlisting in the military amid economic strife. By William A. Collins.
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Mitt Romney as a chameleon in the 2012 race
Will Durst skewers Mitt Romney’s campaign, calling him a blooming chameleon and likening his shifts in strategy to a Borg assimilation of rivals. The piece mocks Romney Florida success, Santorum’s surge, and Romney’s perceived elitism and image crafting.
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