Kansas GOP sweep shapes future party tensions in Kansas
The GOP victory marks its first statewide and congressional sweep since 1964, boosting Brownback’s inauguration but foreshadowing intra party rifts. House majorities rise to 92-33 while Senate stands 31-9. conservatives push abortion and gun rights while moderates seek job growth and restrained spending.
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Sebelius predicts House repeal push. Senate, courts unlikely
Kathleen Sebelius said the House may pass a repeal bill but doubted Senate passage or a court challenge succeeding. She defended the health care reform as remaining law, urged broader public understanding, and noted Kansas faces possible litigation with Attorney General-elect Schmidt reviewing the law. Sebelius spoke at Kansas State University about the law and six policy areas.
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Shaw sentencing delayed after hospital admission
Shaw, facing up to 14 years on multiple charges, asked for a continuance Monday morning after a hospital admission for gallstones. He was released the same day, and County Attorney Heather Jones said he appeared lucid enough to proceed. Judge Sachse granted the continuance and set sentencing for 10 a.m. December 13 at Franklin County District Court.
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