Flood map changes prompt local flood insurance discussion
City and Finney County residents discuss proposed FEMA flood map updates affecting about 1800 properties including two drainage ditches. Adoption deadline is Sept 25 with or without map effect. Not adopting risks losing NFIP participation and federal disaster aid while insurance costs may rise for policyholders. A local group criticized the plan, urging opposition to the changes.
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City officials host online flood plain Q&A at SWKTalk
City and county officials will answer flood plain questions at 3 p.m. Monday on SWKTalk.com live chat. The session aims to explain revised maps, guide residents on removing properties, and help owners understand options as FEMA map changes near deadlines.
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Gates arrest sparks national talk on race and policing
Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr was arrested in Cambridge after a disputed confrontation with Sgt. James Crowley. President Obama called the arrest “stupid,” while Gates urged an apology and reflection on racism in America.
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Cronkite’s legacy and the era of trusted news
In reflecting on Walter Cronkite’s death at 92, the piece contrasts his era of trusted reporting with today’s fragmented media. It notes his integrity and commitment to truth over bias, while lamenting how modern outlets blur reporting with opinion and spin. The author cites Cronkite’s Vietnam verdict as a weighty moment.
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AARP Health Care Debate Draws Fire Over Age Rules
Martha Burk analyzes Senate action on a health care bill modeled on the House plan requiring insurance for all. Age rating threatens 50 to 65 cohorts, potentially doubling premiums for some seniors, while groups like LCAO urge ditching the provision. AARP faces scrutiny amid profits from supplemental insurance.
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