Gerrymandering in Kansas redraws districts across state
Ottawa Herald outlines upcoming boundaries for Kansas five congressional districts. Hearings to begin next month amid political flak as rules aim for 462000 population per district and compact, contiguous borders. Debates center on party dynamics, with Johnson and Douglas Counties shifting and Franklin County potentially moving to the 5th district.
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Kansas
Congress
Jim Jeffries
Wichita
Franklin County
Pains Of The DOE Critique Of Energy Policy And Costs
A critical view argues the Department of Energy harms energy costs through price setting and regulation. It notes conservation rises with consumer will and prices trend upward despite oil surplus. Congress is urged to curb the DOE to lower taxes inflation and reduce regulations.
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Department of Energy
Congress
Reagan Southern coalition reshapes budget politics in the South
James Jones notes Democrats barter for Reagan budget cuts as southern Democrats back the president. The alliance hinges on extending welfare limits and voting rights acts, while defense spending pumps Sun Belt wealth. White establishment favors state control of social programs and standards as tax cuts drain the federal purse.
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James Jones
House Budget Committee
Oklahoma
Congress
Reagan
Democratic House
Washington
South
Sun Belt
Northeast
Upper Midwest
White House
Tip O'Neill
Life Insurance Execs Seek Higher Rates on New Policy Loans
The industry funds a legislative push to raise interest rates on loans against new life insurance policies while existing policy loans remain unaffected. Policyholders borrow heavily against cash value, with total outstanding loans pushing past 43 billion, signaling a shift in product strategy and marketing.
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Life Insurance
Louise Cook
Associated Press
Robert Waldron
American Council of Life Insurance
Waldron
Moody's Investors Service Inc
Hemangiomas in Infants Aconcise Guide and Remedies
A mother asks about a raised red blue growth on her three month old daughter’s head. The doctor explains strawberry hemangiomas often fade by age four or five, may require removal if they impair vision or function, and cause is unknown. The piece also covers ear infection tubes, steroid side effects, diabetic diarrhea remedies, prayer notes, and iron fortification in infant formula.
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M.K
Donahue
G.B
L.A
G.C
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S. Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B.wellington
THE
Associated Press
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