Afghans react to Marine urination video
Afghans voice outrage or resignation as the Pentagon confirms the clip is authentic and identifies two of four Marines. Secretary Panetta spoke with Afghan President Karzai about the incident, while local residents in Kandahar say such acts reflect broader tensions and are rarely reported.
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Lisbon Teens Tackle Bullying Problems in The Voice Program
Lis bon Community Schools students join The Voice anti bullying program led by peers. Emma Hendricks 16 highlights personal experience with bullying as the district with 660 students addresses accusations in the wrestling program brought to light last month.
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Health care reform impact on Obama era ACA provisions
The article outlines ACA provisions in place by 2010 2014 and their reach. It notes free preventive services for Medicare beneficiaries including 427000 in Iowa and a $250 rebates and 50 percent discounts for doughnut hole coverage for 46015 Iowans. It also covers young adult coverage to age 26 and bans pre existing condition denials for under 19. It mentions millions nationwide gaining coverage and up to 90000 children gaining benefits previously excluded.
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Lifetime limit ban expands health coverage obligations
Insurance firms may not impose lifetime coverage limits and must cover preventive services such as mammograms colonoscopies immunizations prenatal and newborn care. The package includes 40 billion in tax credits to aid up to 4 million small businesses including about 57 thousand in Iowa to offset employee coverage costs.
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Health insurance mandate eyed by Supreme Court ruling
Americans may buy coverage through state exchanges under a new health reform. Individuals would be required to purchase plans covering essential benefits or pay a fee. The Supreme Court will rule this spring on the constitutionality of the mandate.
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Health insurers barred from denying coverage for pre existing conditions
Health insurance firms may not refuse coverage or raise premiums due to pre existing conditions or disability. Policies must include essential benefits such as emergency room visits prescriptions and lab services for Americans.
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