HEALTH CARE GOP under pressure after bill collapse
The article notes congressional Republicans face pressure to work with Democrats to fix the 2010 health care law after their repeal and replace effort failed. It questions White House readiness to cross the aisle to stabilize markets and curb costs, amid Trump and McConnell criticism and fallout.
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Reynolds presses for action on Iowa health insurance stalemate
Gov Kim Reynolds expressed frustration over federal delays in approving a long term health insurance solution or the state stopgap to stabilize the individual market relied on by 72 000 Iowans. She said she focuses on what she can control.
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Des Moines
Kim Reynolds
Hiawatha Native Delivers Medal of Honor to Brigade
Salvatore Giunta, the Hiawatha native and Medal of Honor recipient, says the honor belongs to the 173rd Airborne Brigade and to the 17 comrades who served with him on that mountain in Afghanistan. He notes two soldiers lost their lives and that the award has weighed on him for years, but he now presents it to the unit as a shared tribute.
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Colorado
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids Casino Parking Challenge Faces Urban Plan
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids casino proposals raise parking concerns for Wild Rose Cedar Rapids and Peninsula Pacific Partnership. Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission records show officials fear downtown parking will be strained, with Richard Gilson noting limited space prevents expanding lots.
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Iowa Justice Alliance holds first step on initiative
Cedar Rapids leaders and officials met at the NAACP Cedar Rapids office to discuss the 12 step plan from the Iowa Justice Alliance. Participants included Acting U S Attorney Le Berry Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner and Marion Police Chief Joseph McHale. The group seeks independent prosecutors for grand jury deliberations and a citizen review board for police departments. Betty Andrews NAACP president urged constructive community collaboration.
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Northern District of Iowa
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