Unhealthy step in health exchange debate in Kansas
The Kansas editorial questions Gov. Sam Brownback’s decision to reject federal funds for a state partnership exchange. It notes the insurance department’s groundwork for a Kansan operated system, the shift to a federal exchange, and cites historical concerns about Kansas’ national standing with a modern joke referencing William Allen White.
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Brownback
U.S. Supreme Court
Mitt Romney
Kansas Insurance Department
Lawrence
Sandy Praeger
Kansas
Federal Exchange
William Allen White
Emporia
Arkansas
Timbuctoo
People weigh in as Finney County attorney race moves on
Online remarks selected by the editorial staff respond to Susan Richmeier being elected Finney County attorney. Quotes highlight public sentiment on local politics and community programs. Ashley Ferguson comments on Reality U at Garden City High School, noting parental efforts in student success.
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Susan Richmeier
Finney County
Ashley Ferguson
Garden City High School
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The politics of the 2012 election and its lessons
The piece surveys post election views on how campaigns used science, money, and demographic targeting. It notes Barack Obama’s victory despite vast spending, highlights Internet born organizing, and critiques commentators who blame campaigns while affirming the voters’ central role in democracy.
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Paul Ryan
Seamus
Chris Matthews
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Chicago
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Bill O'Reilly
David Axelrod
Romney
Howard Dean
Iowa
Karl Rove
Super Pac
Sunlight Foundation
Liberty and decline in American pride clash with welfare debate
Cartoonist Tom Purcell argues that America’s founding vision of liberty gave way to a culture reliant on government benefits. He cites rising dependence among youth and immigrants, noting political shifts reflected in the 2012 election and urging a return to self reliance and personal responsibility.
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America
Obama
Britain
Europe
Reordering priorities after a hard fought election
Emmy Award winning CNN Capitol Hill reporter Bob Franken critiques the post election divide and political cynicism. He argues money dominated politics, calls for reform of lobbying and media responsibility, and urges a true national conversion to united action beyond party lines.
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CNN
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White House
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