Rural hospital funding reform would aid Kansas homes
Guest Editorial argues that economies of scale favor larger operations and that Medicare payments must be equalized between rural and urban hospitals. It notes rural facilities face higher staffing costs and urges passage of House and Senate bills to permanentize adjustments, expand aid to uninsured care, and fund hospital repairs and equipment. The piece cites Rep. Jerry Moran and Rep. Earl Pomeroy and endorses Moran’s effort.
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Salina
WMD doubts linger as Iraq war unfolds in Glasgow view
In a Glasgow Herald piece the author questions the Iraq war rationale amid thousands of troops and few casualties. The piece argues the central claim of WMD drove the conflict, notes the potential martyrdom of Saddam, and critiques the decision to end U.N. inspections before full results were known.
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Reader Forum submissions guidelines and contact details
Opinions from readers are welcome in the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Send letters to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions should be no longer than 400 words and may be edited for space.
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Lawmaker and White House Contact Directory Listed
A scrambled address list shows contact details for the White House Senator Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Representative Jim Ryun Governor Kathleen Sebelius and various Kansas state lawmakers including Robert Tyson Tom Holland Bill Loverbom Joe Humerickhowe and Stanley Dreher with office locations in Washington DC and Topeka Kansas along with phone numbers and official websites.
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Rayburn House
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Tyson
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Holland
Bill Feverbom
Loverbom
Housa
Joe Humerickhowe
Humerick House
Stanley Preher
Dreher
Dream Mower Fiasco Ends With Green Thumb Comedy
Christine Koenecke recalls moving from dream to mishap while learning to handle a heavy industrial mower. A back strain risk, a ruined wall corner, iris tubers replanted, and a stubborn tractor that fears her. Jerry remains amused as the mower often dies or runs out of gas, yet happiness stays in their yard.
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Christine Koenecke
Spring Hill
Shopper complains of outdated meat at local outlet
A shopper reports finding multiple outdated meat items at a local store tied to an out-of-town chain. After informing staff and the manager, the shopper alleges no remedy, then buys fresh items at a rival Arkansas-based outlet and criticizes the chain for harming local merchants.
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Garnett shoppers report bone-in ham shortages and unsafe reticketing
A Garnett reader blasts local grocers and officials for food safety lapses as bone-in hams are swapped for five pound boneless loaves. The letter accuses stores of outdated dated stock, reticketing, and calls for health department action, warning residents may shop elsewhere if risks persist.
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Spring Poem Echoes Love and Playful Life
A spring poem celebrates green grass blue skies and God’s love. Children at play, puppies and kittens scampering, gentle rain and showers of affection brighten Ellen Greenfield Ottawa.
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