Kansas Kids Count data show mixed child health trends
The Annie E. Casey Foundation report finds Kansas reduces death rates for children and teens from 2000 to 2007, with drops of 24 percent and 12 percent respectively, and lower teen birthrates and higher high school completion, while infant mortality rises 16 percent and low birthweight up 3 percent. about 15 percent of Kansas children lived in poverty in 2008, about 100,000 youngsters, likely worsening health access and prenatal care amid economic declines.
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Cal Thomas argues ethics probes into Representative Rangel reveal GOP and public governance failures. He cites asset disclosure gaps, use of letterhead for private fundraising, and high travel costs as examples of systemic issues that hamper trust. The column urges term limits, barred corporate travel, and transparent disclosures to curb “Potomac Fever.”
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The KU School of Business describes course fees as boosting undergraduate and graduate programs, noting rising enrollment, new majors in finance marketing and leadership, and scholarships funded by fees while acknowledging gaps in student input and transparency. An external review was requested to assess fee usage and communications.
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