Partisan bickering stalls Kansas health reform debate
Lawmakers in Kansas clash over how to implement health care reform with Democrats backing an independent commission to monitor federal actions and craft a state plan while Republicans favor a legislative committee. Sen. Sandy Praeger and Rep. Carol Sader voiced cautious optimism for an agreement before session end as lobbying pressures and elections influence reform pace.
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Sewer project curtails traffic on Michigan Street
Construction of a 3.3 mile sewer line blocks through traffic on North Michigan Street and Riverridge Road for about two weeks. Debbie Van Laun says access will be limited at West Second Street and North Iowa Street starting Monday while 500 feet of pipe is installed. Detour via West Second Street to North Iowa then to industrial areas is advised.
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Douglas County
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Kansas City
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Sixth
Kentucky
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County sets five day limit on stray dogs in county
Douglas County commissioners voted to define a five day period after which unclaimed stray dogs become the property of the Lawrence Humane Society. The measure, supported 3-0, requires one more vote and aims to prevent shelter overpopulation while allowing rural residents to recover missing pets.
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Lawrence
Jim Chappell
Renee Harris
Eudora
Clinton visit stirs excitement at Topeka iron works
President Clinton plans a health care reform roundtable at Topeka Foundry and Iron Works with Porterfield and five other Kansas business owners. Porterfield, a Topeka florist, asks if reforms will be affordable and if insurers will admit redlining, while Secret Service prepares for the visit. Clinton will then fly to Kansas City for a televised town hall.
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Wichita
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Wichita Grain Company
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Kansas City
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Russell Immenschuh
Topeka Foundry and Iron Works Co
Insurance gouge upsets Kansas City man amid health care reform
A 64 year old Merriam Kansas man says his banked premium spike to 11301 a year for single coverage threatens his health care. He pays nearly 12444 monthly if not paid up front. He has appealed to the Kansas Insurance Department and sent a fax to the White House while awaiting a Channel 5 town hall with President Clinton. He plans to enroll in a high risk pool at 220 a month. He argues reform must curb insurer rate hikes.
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Merriam, Kan
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Topeka
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Channel 5
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Bankers Life and Casualty Co
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Kansas Health Insurance Assn
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