Senate delays vote on Obamacare overhaul amid GOP pressure
Senate Republican leaders postponed a vote to overhaul the Affordable Care Act until after the July Fourth recess. Five Republicans balked after a budget analysis. conservatives oppose the plan, while patient advocates and Democrats warn of Medicaid cuts and tax rollbacks. McConnell said leadership seeks to line up 50 votes in a complex debate.
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Medica eyes growth as Iowa insurance market awaits decisions
Medica plans to file 2018 rates on the final day as Iowa’s volatile individual insurance market faces departures by two firms. State officials seek federal stopgap relief while political debate over the ACA intensifies. Geoff Barish of Medica remains cautious about nationwide scrutiny and market expansion prospects.
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Cedar Rapids pledges 5 million for Cedar Lake and trail bridge
Cedar Rapids City Council unanimously approves a 5 million pledge as part of ConnectCR to spruce Cedar Lake and a Sleeping Giant bridge over the Cedar River. The plan links 1 million a year for five years toward a 20 million project with Alliant Energy and CRANDIC, aiming to revive a 120 acre lake for fishing kayaking and nature walks. Milestone hailed by Council member Ralph Russell as a visual community icon.
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U S beef returns to China after 14 years
Nebraska shipped beef marks first U S export to China since 2003 lifting a long standing ban. Officials including Sonny Perdue and Chinese authorities celebrate in Beijing while Iowa experts warn that demand will grow slowly and production remains key.
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