Health care overhaul debate in Kansas 3rd District race
Candidates for the 3rd District U.S. House seat sparred over repealing the federal health care overhaul. Republican Kevin Yoder urged starting over and free market fixes, while Democrat Stephene Moore argued law remains, noting protections for pre existing conditions and dependent coverage until 26. Libertarian Jasmin Talbert also backed repeal in the Johnson County Community College event amid a spirited one hour discussion.
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Lawrence
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Moore
Johnson County Community College
Kansas House candidates discuss local issues in voter forum
Kansas House candidates Linda Robinson and Tom Sloan debated at City Hall in Lawrence on economy education and health care. They urged funding education, weighed tax policy versus program cuts, and touted renewable energy as a growth path while addressing Medicaid and technology upgrades for health care.
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Kansas House
Linda Robinson
Tom Sloan
Kansas
Lawrence
Statehouse
Topeka
Douglas County
Robinson
Sloan
Kansas House of Representatives
Voter forum coverage moves to LJWorld.com and Sunflower Channel 25
The Voter Education Coalition hosts a second forum at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the 1st District Douglas County Commission race, the 1st District Kansas State Board of Education race and the Lawrence Public Library bond vote. Tony Brown attends. Terri Lois Gregory declines.
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Anthony Brown
Ann Mah
LW. Abney
Kansans qualify for 2014 health insurance tax credits
Kansas will see 260,400 residents eligible for 1 billion dollars in new refundable tax credits starting in 2014 to help offset private health insurance premiums. Credits target those up to four times the federal poverty level, with 57 percent of dollars directed to households below 200 percent of poverty.
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Injuries detailed in child abuse case in Kansas
A Lawrence man Bradley W. Ford faces two child abuse charges and an aggravated battery tied to injuries to two children in September at a Pinecone Drive home. The 6-year-old was allegedly choked and the 6-week-old infant, Ford’s child, sustained broken bones. Bond reduction was denied. a preliminary hearing is set for 9 a.m. Oct. 22. Proceedings noted Amy McGowan, Douglas County DA, and defense attorney Elbridge Griffy.
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Amy McGowan
Douglas County
Bradley W. Ford
Ford
Pinecone Drive
19Th Street
Haskell Avenue
Michael Malone
Elbridge Griffy
Griffy
Osage City
McGowan
Malone
Highway Patrol Corrects Report On Jefferson County Crash
The Kansas Highway Patrol corrected a Tuesday two vehicle head on crash near the Jefferson Douglas line identifying the wrong driver as unbelted. Jonathan Pogge 20 of Lawrence was initially listed as the unbelted rider but Gottstein 24 of Perry was wearing a seat belt and treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after the 11:45 a.m. collision. Pogge was taken to Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City Kansas, authorities say. hospital confirmation was not available due to privacy.
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Jefferson County
Douglas County
Third Street
RHP
Jonathan C. Pogge
Lawrence
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