Daughter charged in mother's death in Oklahoma
Shelly D. Maytubby of Eufala Oklahoma held on a 50000 bond after being charged with desecration of a human corpse linked to the death of her 79 year old mother Erlene McCune. McCune, who had dementia, was signed out of The Windsors assisted living in Lawrence on Sept 12. Police found McCune’s body wrapped in a sheet in Maytubby’s garage after receiving concerns from family about her whereabouts.
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Health care officials back raising cap on pain damages
Kansas doctors and hospitals urge a gradual increase from the 250000 noneconomic damage cap in medical malpractice cases. At a Health Care Stabilization Fund Oversight Committee meeting, they say a higher cap is needed for adequacy, while the court may revisit if unchanged. The Kansas Supreme Court upheld the cap in a 5-2 decision, noting it protects insurance premiums but critics argue it limits jury rights.
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Carolyn Johnson
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Slaughter
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Stakes rise as tax debate nears fiscal cliff risk
The column notes a lame duck Congress faces deadlines as tax cuts expire on Jan 2 2013. It highlights 90 percent of households facing higher taxes without a deficit plan per Tax Policy Center. Democrats push for tax hikes with spending cuts later, Republicans demand deeper cuts before hikes, amidst post election fallout.
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Obama wins presidency and Senate control renewal
Commentary argues Obama and Democrats retain White House and Senate majority, pressuring Republicans on tax hikes and entitlement cuts. The piece predicts partisan battling will shape four years, with Democrats urging bold tactics and potential binning of compromise. It notes 30 hard line Democrats oppose entitlements cuts and questions GOP unity and future strategy.
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