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Health insurance mandate could curb Iowa growth warns business leaders
The Iowa Legislature faces a debate over a health insurance mandate for all full time workers. Blue Cross Blue Shield Iowa estimates 310000 are uninsured with 205000 employed. NFIB's David Brasher says small firms cite cost as the barrier. Gov Branstad aides consider tax credits and Medicaid buy in as options. Insurers urge lower cost programs to reach small employers.
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Bill Brewer
Las Moines
Des Moines
Blue Cross
Blue Shield of
Iowa
Iiowa
David Brasher
National Federation of Independent Business
Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
William Hager
Terry Branstad
Oregon