State computers sold contained Social Security numbers
A security audit found that state surplus computers sold to the public still held confidential data including thousands of names and Social Security numbers. The audit halted sales, spurred agency assurances of better controls, and prompted lawmakers to consider recalling prior sales amid concerns over identity theft. Representative Virgil Peck Jr. voiced strong concern after reading the report.
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Topeka
State Surplus Property Agency
Legislative Division of Post
Virgil Peck Jr
R-Tyro
Fireworks display moves to Clinton Lake location
Safety concerns force the annual Fourth of July fireworks show from Burcham Park to Sesquicentennial Point at Clinton Lake. Lawrence Jaycees organizer Gary Saathoff notes crowds of about 5,000 along the river and near North Lawrence, with river-edge hazards prompting the relocation.
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Kansas River
Clinton Lake
Second
Indiana Streets
Kansas River Bridge
North Lawrence
Gary Saathoff
Lawrence Jaycees
Fireworks display planned for July Fourth at Clinton Dam field
Gary Sdathoff of the Lawrence Jaycees outlines a viewing plan for the July Fourth fireworks at Sesquicentennial Point near Clinton Dam. Only 2,000 cars can park in a field open from 8 p.m. with the show at 10 p.m. lasting 30 to 45 minutes. City and county agencies will assist with traffic. no concert due to lack of electricity, but vendors will sell shaved ice and ice cream. Jaycees spent about $14,000 on fireworks.
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Gilly Falin
South Park
Lawrence
Burcham Park
Sesquicentennial Point
Clinton Dam
Saathoff
Clinton Lake
Army Corps of Engineers
Talking cigars with Kinky Friedman in town
In town this Friday local readers will meet Kinky Friedman as he promotes his cigars. Friedman will discuss his latest projects and share insights on his career and cultural impact.
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Kinky Friedman
Federal policy costs Kansas $1 million in Medicaid fallout
Kansas officials critique federal rules starting July 1 2006 that demanded citizenship proof from Medicaid recipients. The logjam delayed processing and caused 20 000 eligible residents to be dropped or delayed, with about 10 000 later re enrolled. Medicaid director Andy Allison cites costs and staff strains while Senate leader Derek Schmidt calls for common sense immigration policy.
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Toreka
Senate
Derek Schmidt
R-Independence
Schmidt
Kansas
Gas Stations Fight Rising Fees Put Up No Card Signs
Charleston West Virginia reports gas station managers, including Roger Randolph of Mr Eds Chevron in St Albans, banning credit cards as higher gas prices raise card fees. The sign cites losses per fill and industry-wide profit squeeze at the pump.
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Charleston
Roger Randolph
West Virginia
Randolph
Chevron
St. Albans
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