Reagan named as Mount Rushmore contender in lecture
Historian Richard Norton Smith spoke at the Robert J. Dole Institute on Ronald Reagan’s presidency. He highlighted Reagan’s gubernatorial campaign, foreign policy achievements and lasting legacy, calling him a transformative president among four 20th century contenders.
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Smart meters bring energy efficiency to Kansas co ops
Westar Energy plans a $40 million rollout of 45,000 smart meters in Lawrence this year to form the backbone of a two way energy grid. The meters will enable online hourly usage views and help customers conserve, potentially delaying new power plants. Kansas co-ops have installed about 72,000 smart meters, a quarter of their total meters, according to Kansas Electric Cooperatives.
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Health Care Costs and Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteers
Volunteers help fight Medicare fraud with the Kansas Senior Medicare Patrol SMP guiding seniors and the disabled to detect and report scams. SMP operates nationwide reaching about 1.5 million seniors with community talks and partner groups. Kathleen Sebelius notes SMP’s critical role as the federal government reports 2010 fraud recoveries totaling 4 billion with 726 people convicted and hundreds charged.
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KU reports athletic director search cost just over six thousand
KU spent just over $6,200 on the athletic director search, far below the $162,000 cost of the 2009 chancellor search. The expense file shows three candidates, two staying overnight in Kansas City, with Bubba Cunningham named as a potential contender and flight details for a second candidate disclosed.
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KU search expense report details private flight cost
The record outlines 405.30 in general expenses for catering lodging and meetings plus 4627.65 for a private flight tied to a candidate interview from Lawrence to Chicago. The flight, paid with state funds, supported hiring Zenger on Jan 2 while KU funded remaining search costs with private funds.
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