Sebelius Pushes KHPA Health Plan With Tax Hike
Governor Kathleen Sebelius urges legislators to back the Kansas Health Policy Authority 21 point plan aimed at expanding insurance access and efficiency. The package, supported by a rare bipartisan bloc, would fund programs with a 50 cent per pack cigarette tax and faces tough passage in an election year.
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Egyptian protester denounces Bush visit in Cairo
Mohammed E. Belgati joined dozens of Egyptians objecting to President Bush and condemning his Iraq Afghanistan and Palestine wars, saying the visit brings destruction and distress.
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The excerpt presents the First Amendment’s core clauses protecting religion speech press assembly and petition. It emphasizes limits on Congress and guards the free exercise and establishment rights, urging continued reference to this foundational legal provision.
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Bush visit in Israel questioned as futile faith in peace
Cal Thomas argues Bush cannot broker lasting peace between Israel and Palestinians. He cites 18 past failed efforts since 1937, criticizes Palestinian rhetoric, monitors without enforcement, and warns new concessions will not prevent further violence. He urges the parties to exhaust themselves and seek a regional peace independently.
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Sunflower plant permit denial sparks debate on energy future
Leroy Wilson of Garden City argues KDHE's denial of Sunflower Electric's Holcomb expansion relied on CO2 as a regulator, claims staff-supported science was ignored, and warns western Kansas faces economic risk without the plant. He defends the plant's emissions as among the lowest. The letter blends global warming debate, energy policy, and political commentary from Jan 2008.
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Rock Hall 2008 inductees announced for March ceremony
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in New York City unveiled the 2008 class to be inducted March 10. Madonna John Mellencamp The Ventures Leonard Cohen and The Dave Clark Five are honored.
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