Kansas joins anti Indian group in Supreme Court case
Tom Beaver argues Kansas allies with a Rhode Island case against the Narragansett tribe over land held in trust. The piece accuses the Kansas attorney general’s office of anti Indian bias and questions the use of taxpayer funds in this dispute. Beaver notes Narragansett recognition in 1983 and cites past tribal raids as contrasts to tribal land sovereignty.
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ER Wait Times Rise at RMH Amid Record 2007 Patient Load
Ransom Memorial Hospital ER served a record 11,000 patients in 2007, about 6 percent more than 2006, while staffing kept to one physician and two nurses per shift leading to longer waits. About 45 percent of ER users were indigent. CEO Larry Felix said 64 percent of December 2007 patients were seen within two hours while January 2008 saw heavier demand due to flu and respiratory issues. The article notes a universal triage system and calls for clearer communication of expected wait times to manage patient expectations while preserving privacy.
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State bonds spark concern over Kansas debt levels
Lawmakers face a wary public amid fears of foreclosures and job losses as Kansas carries more than 4 billion in bonds. About 700 million backs city and county projects, highway bonds total 1.7 billion, with just 982 million tied to general state funds. The issue hinges on funding streams and谁 who pays off the debt. Martin Hawver notes the need for an upper limit and clarifies who bears the cost.
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