Sebelius Faces Limits in Self-Insured Plans Regulation
Kathleen Sebelius, Kansas Insurance Commissioner, notes ERISA creates national standards that exempt self-insured employer plans from state control. She warns consumers cannot expect help from the state or federal offices when facing issues with self-insured plans and urges Congress to choose direct regulation or nationwide rules.
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Kansas
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Lity
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Insurance Commissioner's Office
Congress
Editorial variety and board views in The Herald
Suest editorials present a range of opinions for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily the Herald editorial stance.
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Suest
Herald
Contact details for Kansas political representatives and offices
The document lists contact addresses and phone numbers for federal and state officials: Bill Clinton White House and 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. US Senator Pat Roberts with Washington and Topeka offices. Senator Sam Brownback with Washington and Kansas addresses. US Representative Jim Ryan with Washington and Topeka offices. Governor Bill Graves Topeka. Attorney General Carla Stovall Topeka. plus state offices in Topeka and Overland Park.
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Fox
Topeka
Frank Carlson
Federal Office Buildig
Quincy
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
Kansas Ave
W. Q5th
Overland Park
Jim Ryan
Cannon, Hob
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Ryan
Bill Graves
State Capitol
Carla Stovall
Judicial Center
Caring lessons from grandparents and teachers
The author recalls how maternal grandmother and adoptive grandfather shaped caring through devotion and learning. Grandma raised three children with heart and discipline, while Grandpa mentored learning as a lifetime adventure. They modelled enduring care, tough love, and belief in education.
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Grandma
Mother Teresa
Cardiac Arrest event raises for Heart Association in Ottawa
Reader Forum from The Heart thanks Ottawa citizens for supporting this year’s Cardiac Arrest fundraiser raising 3400 dollars for the American Heart Association. The Kansas affiliate has invested over 13 million in biomedical research since 1966 across KU, KSU, Wichita State, KU Medical Center, UMKC, and other Kansas programs.
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American Heart Association
Ottawa
Kansas
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Wichita State University
KU Medical Center
University of Missouri- Kansas
Barb Hamm
Wendy Browning
Barb Nelson
Teresa Powers
Janis Smith
Marty Smith
Franklin County Courthouse
Hike pay raise sparks public anger and term limits call
The article reports a $3,000 pay raise for members of Congress, framed as a cost-of-living adjustment by House leaders. It contrasts short-term legislators with career politicians, noting voting patterns by term length and urging public scrutiny via U.S. Term Limits at 800-733-6440.
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Congress
Washington
House
Newt Gingiich
U.S
Not So Open Minded About Guns by Don Kaul
A columnist reflects on liberal open mindedness while debating gun rights. He describes receiving strong responses to a gun issue and reveals he now personally supports arming himself with a .45 revolver from World War II era. He jokes about moving to Virginia and preaching arming school crossing guards.
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Belen
Spain
Ottawa High School
United States
Charlton Heston
National Rifle Association
Preston
Royal Mounties
Kapow
Virginia
Ollie North
Otcoffeeadl.com
Tribune Media Services
Michigan Ave
Suite
Chicago
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