Democrats Open Door in Medicaid Talks Amid Iowa Debate
Iowa Democrats offered to expand Medicaid to about 150 000 people earning under 138 percent of poverty while waiving co-pays for non emergency visits The plan preserves an opt out if federal funding falters Republicans will present a counteroffer Monday and seek coverage up to 100 percent of poverty with an insurance exchange for 101 to 138 percent The remarks show movement toward a middle ground before adjournment while Gov Branstad and GOP house members remain skeptical about tax funded expansion
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Lawmakers Take Symbolic Pay Cut Note
Rep. Greg Heartsill and four Iowa lawmakers proposed a symbolic amendment to a budget bill to reduce pay for four Iowa Supreme Court justices who ruled against the Defense of Marriage Act in 2009. The amendment was withdrawn as symbolic but intended to remind the public the Legislature makes law.
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