Should Kansas accept ACA funding for smoking cessation
An editorial argues Kansas should use Affordable Care Act funds to expand tobacco cessation programs. It notes declines in smoking but slow progress, cites CDC data, and highlights $3.2 million in federal grants for cessation services while criticizing past refusal of an early ACA grant. It urges higher tobacco taxes and continued federal support to curb smoking.
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State of
Kansas
Gctelegram.com
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Thomas Frieden
Garden City
Sam Brownback
Reflection on community kindness and cultural celebration in Garden City
An online reader praises a local family for hosting a developmentally disabled adult through Mosaic's Home Host program, urging respect for human dignity. Another post lauds Mexico's heritage and Garden City mayor John Doll as the 85th annual Community Mexican Fiesta highlights.
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Jason
Missy
Gctelegram.com
Mosaic
Mexico
Garden City
John Doll
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Obama muzzling EPA attack dog sparks leftist anger
Stanley Crouch reflects on September 11 memories, political reactions, and national empathy. He critiques Obama era actions, cites Tea Party and Prosperity rhetoric, and recalls New York’s resilience after 9/11, calling for unity amid division. Email included.
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Barack Obama
Environmental Protection Agency
Dick Armey
Americans For Prosperity
Obama
Fox News
John Boehner
Moving forward with hope after 9 11 memories and healing
Maria Hinojosa reflects on the 9/11 attacks and the decade that followed. She describes unity in New York, fear and PTSD, personal loss, and healing through family, running, and resilience. She questions what the anniversary means for strength over fear and urges courage.
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New York
North Carolina
Manhattan
Kabul
Central Park
Connecticut
Cocoyoc
Mexico
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Redistricting Debate Grows In Kansas Big First
Michael Smith, political science professor at Emporia State, surveys Kansas options for reshaping districts. He notes the Big First must gain territory while the Third loses. Manhattan and eastern Lawrence shifts are considered to minimize map changes amid partisan pushback and funding interests.
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U.S
Missouri
U.S. Supreme Court
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Wichita
Kansas City
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College Town
Manhattan
Lawrence
Fort Riley
K-State
Lynn Jenkins
Tim Huelskamp
Wyandotte County
Colorado
WYCO
Douglas
Michael Smith
Emporia State University
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King Features Syndicate
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