Showdown on subsidies looms in high court fight
The Supreme Court will hear King v. Burwell on Wednesday, a case that will decide whether subsidies exist in states where the federal government runs health care markets. The 2012 court battle over the individual mandate is cited as context for the current dispute.
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Health subsidies at risk if Supreme Court sides in King v Burwell
The ruling could cut ACA premium subsidies for residents of states with federally run exchanges. Iowa faces 69,743 residents expected to be subsidized enrollees in 2016, and the impact would depend on the court decision.
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Mental health issues discussed as care continuum at Iowa Today
Iowa Today reports that mental health challenges require a full care continuum with institutional and community options. Experts caution against overreliance on any single approach and call for integrated services across providers and settings.
Books Dan Gable shares stories
Dan Gable offers a collection of wrestling tales mixing familiar and fresh anecdotes. The coach reflects on his career and life in a compact, engaging set that fans will find both nostalgic and enlightening.
The Gazette Volume 133 Number 51 Highlights 2015
The Gazette issue from 2015 volume 133 number 51 presents regional news, events, and briefs. Includes local updates, community notices, and summaries of ongoing stories affecting residents and businesses.
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Legislature presses third bid on anti-bullying bill in Iowa
Gov. Branstad pushes a strengthened anti-bullying package. The measure would train officials, empower schools to act on online bullying off campus, and pilot student mentoring. A Senate committee vote party line raised doubt about bipartisan support. Rep. Josh Byrnes calls this his third try on the subcommittee.
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Cedar Rapids woman loses divorce settlement to lawyer
Janet Lutz trusted attorney Susan Hense through a 2011 divorce. In 2013 Lutz learned Hense had stolen $83,000 from her settlement, leaving her and her twins without funds to cover medical and living costs. Lutz, battling leukemia since 2009, relied on faith and church support to cope.
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