State board weighs Obama ballot eligibility in Kansas
The Kansas Objections Board seeks more information before ruling on removing Barack Obama from the November ballot. Manhattan resident Joe Montgomery challenged Obama’s eligibility, citing his father’s Kenyan origin and questions about a birth certificate. Hawaii officials and Obama’s birth records have long confirmed citizenship.
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Chilly Rain Seen Amid Late Summer Clouds
Lawrence residents dressed for cool weather as thur sday temperatures dropped into the fifties. Mary Woltkamp of Olathe passes The Toy Store on Mass while rain falls and a glass truck mirror reflects Lynn Kennedy. Forecaster says expect warmer weather with possible precipitation. full forecast on page 10A.
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State official questions integrity of waiting list
State official Scott Rothschild questions the fairness and transparency of the current waiting list process, raising concerns about potential bias or irregularities in how applicants are prioritized and admitted. The article notes calls for inspection and possible reforms.
Kansas official questions integrity of disability services wait list
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Secretary Shawn Sullivan said the agency doubts how many of the 3,462 people on the physically disabled waiting list for home and community based assistance truly need the help. The remarks come as critics accuse the Brownback administration of failing to assist thousands with disabilities.
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Bomb squad detonates device at Eudora apartment complex
Eudora Police Sgt. Tom Willis reports a suspicious device found at 1516 Greenway Drive in the Greenway Apartment complex. The Leavenworth County bomb squad detonated it in the parking lot without injuries, investigation ongoing, no suspects identified.
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Summit promotes patient advocacy summit in Kansas City
Regina Holliday asserts patient input is neglected in health policy and leads Partnership with Patients. The grassroots group hosts its inaugural summit September 21 to 23 in Kansas City, Missouri. Holliday, 40, from Washington, D.C., and formerly Lawrence, is a patient rights advocate.
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Comics Deaths TA INSIDE Events listings 10A
Inside the page features a brief slate of comic strips and obituaries with items across sections 10A and 2B. Readers are guided to horoscopes in 9B and movie notes in 4A while opinion pieces appear on 8A.
Obesity Gap Seen Between Rural and Urban Areas
A Kansas University led study finds rural Americans have higher obesity rates than urban residents. Researchers analyze dietary patterns, activity levels, and access to healthcare to explain the rural weight disparity.
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