GOP gains and protest swell amid election shifts
Republicans celebrate gains as they gain control of four more state governments and expand influence over Supreme Court confirmations. The report notes protests nationwide with more than 200 arrests and highlights the potential for Merrick Garland’s nomination in a lame duck Senate.
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Repeal of Obamacare faces hurdles after election
Linda Slobodnik, a breast cancer survivor in Manchester, credits Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act for his or her insurance. She fears changes after the election as President elect Trump vows to repeal the ACA. The law extended coverage to 25 million, including about 180,000 in Iowa, via Medicaid expansion.
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Iowa Republicans gain full state control and push school policy
Iowa Republicans swept to full control of state government by winning six Senate seats while retaining the House and the governorship. Education policy experts warn that school funding remains the top issue as lawmakers prepare for new priorities on school choice and union power. Tammy Wawro of Education notes hope for keeping students at the center of policy discussions.
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