Anthem to Buy Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield for 370 Million
Anthem, Indianapolis based Blue Cross Blue Shield provider in eight states, will acquire Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas for 370 million. State Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius will oversee the review while Anthem claims the Kansas plan is sound and will convert it from mutual to stock later this year.
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Garden City Government and Education Contacts List
A directory of local government and education contacts in Garden City Kansas including the Board of County Commissioners City Commission Board of Education USD 457 Garden City Community College and state offices with phone numbers and emails for Tim Shallenberger Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius and Carla Stovall.
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Timeline of Flag Day events and historic highlights
June 14 marks Flag Day with a history of the Stars and Stripes adoption in 1777. Notable events listed include the founding of the U S Army in 1775, Arnold's death in 1801, the 1846 California Republic proclamation, Auschwitz opening in 1940, a 1954 pledge addition, Falklands 1982, the TWA 847 hijacking in 1985, and Columbia’s 1997 return. The item notes related anniversaries and quotes Charles Sumner on national pride.
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Can collective bargaining save farmers profits now
Columnist Alan Guebert analyzes farm income decline from 58 percent to 20 cents of the food dollar since 1996, blaming agribusiness power and market structure. He urges serious discussion of collective bargaining for farmers to regain leverage against input suppliers and buyers, noting no clear alternatives.
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Jenna Bush Drinking Debates Put Focus on Age and Law
Kathleen Parker argues that Jenna Bush's underage drinking episodes highlight flaws in the drinking age law. She defends adult responsibilities at 18 and criticizes 21 as a blanket standard, noting the 1984 shift was a misstep and urging treating 18-year-olds as adults with consequences. She invites reader comments.
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