Health care ruling shapes 2013 enrollment roadmap
President Obama’s health care overhaul advances to a broad review by families, doctors, businesses, and states. Open enrollment for millions uninsured begins in October 2013, with protections for young adults and Medicare drug plan improvements. States face scrambles to implement, while Medicaid expansion gains more state discretion.
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Record-Setting Heat Sweeps Southwest Kansas
Southwest Kansas endures heat waves with daily records and all time highs. Kansas State University Research Center logged 112 degrees matching two prior city records. Healy hit 112, Dodge City 111, Tribune 111, with earlier highs of 108 and 109, and Thursday brought Healy to 115.
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Brownback and insurance chief clash over health care plan
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback said he would delay implementing the 2010 federal health care law until after the presidential election, viewing it as a political issue, while Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger urged immediate steps. The law requires states to operate exchanges by 2014 with plans due to federal officials. Brownback and GOP leaders oppose the law. Praeger says the state must move forward regardless of politics.
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Community rallies for Renick family after cancer diagnosis
Heather Wright Renick a 33 year old nurse from Cimarron and Ingalls was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer in May. Despite an aggressive triple negative grade three cancer she underwent a double mastectomy on June 12. Her community including family in laws St Catherine Hospital and local towns has offered extensive support and she credits early detection for her better prognosis.
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Weather Forecast Very Hot With T Storm Likely
Today's high reaches 108 with a low of 71 as heat stays intense. Saturday expects a 104 degree high and 66 degree low with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Details on page A8.
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