Kerry Assad exchange highlights Obama era diplomacy
Kerry 2009 Damascus meeting with Bashar Assad raises questions about trust and credibility as Kerry embarks on nine nation triad to restart Israeli Palestinian talks. Differences in approach between Kerry and Obama frame the effort to secure a diplomatic breakthrough amid regional tensions and political risk.
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Branstad rejects Iowa Medicaid expansion plan
Gov. Terry Branstad told Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in Washington that Iowa will not expand Medicaid. He seeks a federal waiver to continue IowaCare as 70 000 low income adults face limited benefits before expiring this year while pursuing a partnership exchange.
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Iowa moves toward state federal health exchange plan
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart advances a state federal Partnership Health Benefit Exchange to provide subsidized private plans. Key dates include April 30 insurer filings and June 21 plan certification, with Oct 1 open enrollment for uninsured residents and Jan 1 ACA coverage mandate. CoOpportunity Health is the only insurer indicating participation.
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