Brown’s Katrina blame tour prompts postdisaster cautions
Brown argues the United States remains unprepared for massive disasters after Katrina and targets FEMA as a flawed federal response. He urges stronger state and local emergency coordination to improve rapid response, spoke to about 150 at the Dole Institute, with mixed reactions from attendees.
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Regents clash over sales tax for university repairs debate continues
Neufeld argues a sales tax in regents counties could fund specific higher education repairs, while Regental leaders insist debt relief and broader funding are needed. The dispute centers on how expanded gambling revenue and tuition hikes fit into a plan to address deferred maintenance across KU and community colleges.
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Regents critiqued over KUMC St Luke’s affiliation label
Kansas House Speaker Melvin Neufeld accuses the Kansas Board of Regents of negligence in monitoring KUMC negotiations with Missouri based St Luke's Hospital. He warns tax dollars could flow to Missouri while regents defend their oversight as KU Hospital worries about competition and danger to its own ties.
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Brownback calls slow start in presidential bid a tortoise pace
Sen. Sam Brownback told Oklahoma lawmakers he is a tortoise in the race for the Republican nomination. He framed the field as crowded and said he is gaining traction as he travels to key early states. He touted faith based values, supported Iraq war funding, and urged a simpler tax code and broader energy policy.
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