gridlock grips Washington as debt deadline looms
A chilling preview of ongoing political brinkmanship highlights how lawmakers, divided along party lines, face a looming debt limit deadline of October 17 and future funding battles. The piece recalls 1995 96 shutdowns and argues current lessons have faded while fundraising and ideological purity dominate.
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Iowa Health Plan opens signups as waiver unsettled
Governor Branstad announces Healthy Iowa Plan signup begins despite no final federal waiver. Officials say enrollment starts Tuesday with rollout Jan 1, and premiums may be reduced for preventive measures. Health policy adviser notes ongoing waiver negotiations with HHS and potential reevaluation if December 1 passes.
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Iowa National Guard to furlough about half during shutdown
About half of the 2,200 full time Iowa National Guard workers face unpaid furloughs as a U S government shutdown hits. At Facility No 2 near Waterloo 36 of 44 staff will be unpaid while eight remain working for safety and public communication. Training and helicopter maintenance would stop, causing tight finances for troops who live paycheck to paycheck.
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