Hospitals feel pressure as Mercy Hospital closure sparks Medicaid debate
Mercy Hospital in Independence plans to close October 10 prompting Kansas leaders to revisit Medicaid expansion. Senate Vice President Jeff King, a southeast Kansas resident, hints at a state centric approach as hospitals tally losses from reduced Medicare reimbursements. Kansas Hospital Association cites potential gains from expansion amid current uncompensated care totaling nearly 1.2 billion dollars nationwide.
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Fiorina to enter majors with zero budget change plan
Cal Thomas argues Fiorina shifts focus from tax cuts to pruning government spending. He advocates zero based budgeting, outside audits, and aggressive outreach to aid the poor. He praises compassionate leadership and suggests using personal success stories as inspiration.
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Old Hometown at Douglas County Fair Opens in Lawrence
Lawrence citizens prepare for the Douglas county fair at Woodland Park with early closures by merchants banks and the post office to boost attendance. Uncle Sam's employer is urged to join the crowds tomorrow as the event draws the city together.
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Pope Francis as Global Diplomat With a Social Justice Drive
Trudy Rubin assesses Pope Francis as a bold global diplomat who links refugee relief climate action and social justice to peacemaking. The pontiff wields soft power shaping US Cuban talks Mideast policy and Vatican diplomacy while inviting scrutiny of his effectiveness and impact.
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