Vote against Anthem sale to protect Kansas BCBS plan
Reader argues that selling Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield to Anthem would shift profits to investors, cost jobs, and raise premiums. He urges policyholder-owners to vote against proxies, cites 190 million in expected payer gifts vs 155 million surplus, and warns of long-term personal cost. Also critiques Kansas education spending debates and tax policy, urging private sector growth.
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Congress
Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Kathleen Sebelius
Bcbses
Kansans
Anthem
Bcbsks
Kansas
Indiana
Aol
National Education Association
Wichita Eagle
Colorado
Kansas Public Policy Institute
Star
Graves
Plains States
Wichita
Sprint
Peter
Paul
Topeka
Washington, D.C
France
Tax Raising Star
Iola Register
Karl Peterjohn
Kansas Taxpayers Network
Rural legend could affect contract farming in coming session
Rural lore about sick or diseased livestock delivered to contract growers surfaces as a potential bill next session. The measure would let farmers refuse such livestock, amid debate over inspection rights and big agribusiness lobbying. Political observers note farmers seek fair prices and safer contracts, with city lawmakers showing curiosity. Martin Hawver notes contact details for Hawver's Capitol Report.
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Big Ag
Kansas
Interim Committee On Agriculture
Martin Hawver
Hawver
Capitol Report
Hawvernews.com
Columnist Confession of Beliefs and Political Stance
Veteran columnist Charley Reese presents a personal conflict of interest statement outlining finances, affiliations, and political philosophy. He cites income from King Features Syndicate, Social Security, and a Georgia house loan, notes no speaking fees, and lists affiliations with the NRA, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and League of the South. He describes himself as a traditionalist aligned with Washingtonian principles, opposes NAFTA and UN intervention, and argues Congress must declare war. He invites readers to contact him via briarI earthlink net.
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King Features Syndicate
Georgia
al Gore
Florida
Congress
National Rifle Association
The
Sons of Confederate Veterans
League of the South
League
World Trade Organization
United Nations
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
International Monetary Fund
World Bank
United States
Chamber of Commerce
James Madison
Charley Reese
Briarl
Earthlink.net
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Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Walter Rubel
Ottawaherald.com
Sarenaanita Colley
Bill Gray
Bgray
Kathy Miler
Kimillar
Ken Kisiner
Kisiner
Tim Millbern
Pressscom
Www
Eagle.com
ECO and
Martin
Dixienet.org
George Washington
Washington
Charley
Reese
Cedar Ottawa
S. Con
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