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Governor Gets Health Care Bill Save Email Print
Topeka, Kan.
Posted: 9:32 AM May 5, 2008
Last Updated: 9:32 AM May 5, 2008
Reporter: Associated Press
Email Address: desk@kolnkgin.com

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Legislators sent Gov. Kathleen Sebelius a health care bill supporters that say provides greater access to health care for many Kansans and saves them money on their health insurance.

But the governor doesn't think it goes far enough.

The House passed the bill Saturday 104-16 and then cleared the Senate on a 34-1 vote -- with Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley casting the lone dissenting vote.

The Kansas Health Policy Authority offered a 21-plan that called for phasing in a $300 million increase in health care spending over five years.

The bill ignored many of the recommendations.

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