Kansas voter eligibility clash tests bifurcated elections
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach pushes a bill to let some voters cast ballots in federal races but be barred from local and state elections, aiming to preserve the citizenship proof law after court blocks. Opponents say the plan targets the poor elderly and young, while courts have slowed or struck down prior efforts.
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Quotes on Law and Marijuana Advocate Shona Banda
Online reader commentary on Shona Banda case from Garden City prompts debate over legality and government honesty. A separate Kansas article notes low rankings in the summer food program but signals progress amid the Southwest Kansas Summer Food Service Program Summit.
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White House press room under Trump scrutiny and change
The piece chronicles the potential shift of reporters from the West Wing as Pence and Priebus weigh moving briefings elsewhere. It recalls the long tradition of press access, quotes Earnest defending the briefing room, and notes Trump era challenges to press independence and pool systems.
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Betsy DeVos and the fight over educational choice
Betsy DeVos faces heavy political pushback as she pushes for charter schools, school vouchers, and tax credits. Critics allege harm from reform while studies show charters outperform some districts. Detroit data and national trends underscore the debate over standards, accountability, and access for poor families. The piece defends DeVos and notes unions oppose her, forming a broader ideological clash.
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Price conflicts show profiteering in health care policy
The column accuses Rep. Tom Price of insider trading risk and conflicts of interest as health secretary nominee due to stock holdings in Eli Lilly Pfizer Aetna Innate Immunotherapeutics and Zimmer Biomet. It cites insulin price hikes by Lilly and calls for Medicare drug price negotiation and reduced corporate control to protect patients.
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