Miracle of 76 Bravery and the Upholding of Independence
The piece reflects on 241 years since July 4 1776 when colonists declared independence from England. It honors the courage of signers and the ongoing U S experiment in self governance despite distrust and division. It emphasizes checks and balances and progress toward equality. Bravery then and now is celebrated as the unbroken circle of liberty.
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Trump Scarborough Brzezinski feud taints national discourse
Davis Merritt argues the Trump Scarborough and Brzezinski feud fuels a partisan media environment. He condemns the personal attacks and bias while urging readers to seek objective reporting and to not ignore the presidency. The Wichita journalist signs off with contact details.
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No votes pile up as uninsured rise under Senate health plan
A CBO report says 22 million more Americans would be uninsured by 2026 under the Senate healthcare bill than under Obamacare, with West Virginia Kentucky and Arkansas facing the largest rate increases. Despite this, senators from those states, including McConnell and Capito, show varied positions and defections amid ongoing repeal talks.
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Senate health bill would cut Kansas Medicaid funding
The Senate health care bill would reduce federal Medicaid and ACA funding, with Kansas facing a large premium rise and the state losing about 0.18 of its federal Medicaid support over a decade. The CBO estimates show nationwide premium spikes, especially harming older, low income, and rural residents, while some states that expanded Medicaid would bear bigger cuts. Tim Carpenter, Topeka Capital-Journal.
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