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University Daily Kansan
Page 0265 from reel: NP 9602 (2002-01-17 to 2002-07-17)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/119939

Title: Budget Plan Presented to Avert Cuts
Summary: State representative Bill Reardon presents budget plan to raise $316 million to prevent education cuts, proposing tax increases for wealthy and corporate entities.
Category: local news
Subjects: state budget; tax policy; education funding
Named Entities: Reardon, Bill [state representative]; Graves, Bill [governor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Blue Cross-Blue Shield Unsure of Proposed Sale
Summary: Kansas insurance commissioner Kathleen Sebelius rejects Blue Cross-Blue Shield's proposed sale to Anthem, citing concerns about healthcare access and affordability for Kansans.
Category: local news
Subjects: health insurance; corporate mergers; healthcare policy
Named Entities: Sebelius, Kathleen [insurance commissioner]; Green-Caldwell, Laura [Anthem spokesperson]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Liberal Wins Annual Pancake Race
Summary: Liberal, Kansas teacher Melissa Hurla wins the 54th annual International Pancake Race, beating competitors from England in the traditional Shrove Tuesday event.
Category: local news
Subjects: community events; local traditions; athletics
Named Entities: Hurla, Melissa [teacher]; Spillman, Lisa [winner]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Western Resource's Debt Plan Under Scrutiny
Summary: Kansas Corporation Commission scrutinizes Western Resources' debt restructuring plan, concerned about impact on utility rates and consumer protection.
Category: local news
Subjects: energy policy; utility regulation; financial oversight
Named Entities: Mays, John [Blue Cross president]; Hendrix, Walker [consumer advocate]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: BarTel Communications, Inc.; Aimee's Coffeehouse; The Etc. Shop; Easton's Limited; University of Kansas School of Fine Arts Lied Center
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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