Kansas Medicaid expansion debate at the statehouse
Editorial condemns Kansas Governor Brownback and ALEC aligned lawmakers for blocking Medicaid expansion. Notes about 150 000 uninsured Kansans lack coverage and argues a Kansas specific solution with financial gains is possible. Encourages voters to support pragmatic, nonpartisan discussion and a campaign to move expansion forward.
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Sam Brownback
Brownback
Robert Schremmer
Dodge City
Brownback and Company
Kansas
ACA
American Legislative Exchange Council
ALEC
Editorial response targets AG prep for defending laws
Reader comments on the Kansas attorney general preparing to defend disputed laws spark debate as the state faces potential rulings on constitutionality. Deanna Berry notes the Russell Child Development Center plans relocation to Jennie Barker Road as a broader state policy context.
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Gctelegram.com
Kansas
Deanna Berry
Russell Child Development Center
Jennie Barker Road
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The Telegram invites signed letters up to 500 words, including writer address and phone number for confirmation. Edits may occur for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general. Form letters poems consumer complaints and business testimonials will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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Clinton email troubles linger in 2016 probe
Opinion piece notes a continuing federal inquiry into Hillary Clinton's use of a personal email server while secretary of state. It covers investigations, potential interviews, and public polling on perceived wrongdoing, plus reflections on Clinton's judgment and political framing.
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Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
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Chappaqua
N.Y
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Post
Virginia
the Post
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Huma Abedin
Virgin
Reuters
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Jarrett
Fox News
Anderson Cooper
Loose Cannon
Trump
Hillary
Donald
FDA rules threaten e cigarette makers and vaping firms
The FDA imposes onerous review requirements that could crush small vaping companies while favoring big tobacco. Critics argue e cigarettes reduce harm by delivering nicotine without tar, citing Royal College of Physicians praise and NYT notes. Supporters say regulation protects health and may hinder innovation. Rich Lowry notes the paradox of promoting marijuana legality while cracking down on vaping.
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Health and Human Services
Sylvia Burwell
FDA
American
Royal College of Physicians
Britain
New York Times
Mark Twain
Twain
Parting ways with GOP in a tense political take
A nationally syndicated columnist criticizes GOP unity and Trump support while voicing personal disillusionment. He asserts post-Christian, post-truth politics and urges voting conscience locally and nationally, ending with a farewell to the party and a call to serve others.
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Trump
RedState.com
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John Boehner
White House
Hillary
Florida
America
Huckabee
Susan Stamper Brown Writes on Alaska Culture and Politics
Alaska based writer Susan Stamper Brown covers culture and current events with a focus on political and societal issues. Email writestamper@gmail.com. Distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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PennLive
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Harrisburg
Imicek
Pennilive.com
Cagle Cartoons Inc
Susan Stamper Brown
Alaska
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