2007 Among Warmest Years On Record Says NOAA
Federal scientists report 2007 across the contiguous United States near 54.3 F, about the eighth warmest since 1895, with worldwide temps near 58 F likely the fifth warmest. March and August were exceptionally hot. several states posted record August warmth while drought expanded in the Southeast and West. Texas bucked the trend with below average temps and tied to unusual rain and floods. Global warming is described as accelerating with most warm years since 1997.
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Kline hires special prosecutor in Kansas AG case
Morrison, the target of the inquiry, defends his conduct and denounces accusations as political. The district attorney and Morrison aides cite ongoing investigations by the EEOC and attorney ethics concerns, with attorney Nick Badgerow hired to handle the state probe and related disputes.
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Cigarette tax linked to health care reform package
The KHPA backed plan estimates 30.0, 40.6, and 47.1 million in the next three fiscal years from a cigarette tax to fund health care reforms. Without the tax, no extra revenue exists to support KHPA's 21 reforms including a public smoking ban, healthier school programs, Medicaid enrollment, and expansion of tax funded programs. About 300,000 Kansans lack insurance, KHPA officials say, aiming to curb costs and promote personal health responsibility. State Sen Reitz doubts funding will pass, while House Speaker Neufeld predicts most reforms will pass by session end.
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