Sessions defends ethics while dodging Comey talks before Senate panel
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies to the Senate Intelligence Committee denying inappropriate talks with Russians about the 2016 election. He refuses to discuss conversations with President Trump about James Comey to protect executive privilege, while Comey’s testimony raised obstruction questions.
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Russian breach of 39 states threatens future U S elections
Investigators found that the 2016 cyberattack on the U S electoral system was broader than reported with intrusions into voter databases and poll worker software in nearly twice as many states. In Illinois hackers tried to delete or alter data and accessed a campaign finance database.
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Reynolds seeks to cushion Iowa budget shortfall with reserves
Gov. Kim Reynolds told reporters she can use up to 50 million dollars from the economic emergency account if fiscal 2017 books show a shortfall. She aims for continuity of government for K-12, Medicaid and other programs and would call a special session only if needed.
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Disabled Iowa residents sue over Medicaid funding
Three residents with disabilities in Iowa filed a lawsuit alleging state Medicaid funding shortfalls violate their rights. The action seeks restoration of services and review of budget allocations impacting access to care. The case highlights tensions over policy choices in the 3A budget deliberations.
Republican health plan could cost Iowa jobs
A George Washington University and Commonwealth Fund study projects the Republican backed American Health Care Act could eliminate nearly 1 million U.S. jobs by 2026, with Iowa losing 9,200 positions and a $1.3 billion drop in business output. The plan repeals Medicaid expansion funding in 2020 and shifts to per capita caps, with expansion states expected to bear larger economic declines.
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