Biden health plan expands child coverage but stops short of universal care
Biden outlined a plan to extend coverage for uninsured children and adults, improve catastrophic illness care, modernize the system, and promote wellness. He would not mandate universal coverage, but argues better options will boost enrollment. He also cited his near fatal brain aneurysm and the $1 million surgery bill to illustrate the need for affordable care and risk protection.
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Obama mailing sharpens Clinton critique in Iran bill
A campaign mailing from Barack Obama accuses Hillary Clinton of supporting a Senate measure designating Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization. Clinton defended the vote after removing language that could imply authorization for force, while Obama argues the amendment could justify delaying troop withdrawal or attacking Iran.
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Somber crowds visit 9 11 exhibit at state Capitol
Des Moines crowds attend a one day 9 11 exhibit at the state Capitol featuring attack day and recovery photos. The National September 11 Memorial Museum is collecting donations to fund a Ground Zero museum.
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Iowa exhibit draws $1 million in donations and beam signing
Organizer Michelle Bres lauer reports visitors have donated one million dollars since the exhibit began its tour on September 10. Supporters signed names on steel beams to be used in the museum and memorial, including Cedar Rapids resident Molly Nielsen and her daughter Micelea.
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Former stripper jailed for life in McRae murder
Andrea Morris, 31, formerly of Lincoln Nebraska, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of first degree murder for killing Patrick McRae at his Des Moines home in 1999. The 2006 conviction was upheld on appeal.
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Two Republicans eye challenge to Loebsack in Iowa race
Mount Pleasant prison chaplain Lee Harder and Ot tumwa ophthalmologist Mariannette Miller-Meeks are laying groundwork to challenge freshman Democrat Rep. Dave Loebsack in Iowa's 2nd District. NRCC cites Loebsack as voting with Pelosi while locals note district independents and concerns on Iraq and health care. Other names circulated include Cal Eldred and Marv Cook with no immediate responses.
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Washington County approves redistricting plan for supervisors
The Washington County Board of Supervisors voted 2 to 1 to approve a redistricting plan creating five districts and 10 voting precincts for the November 2008 election. The new five-member board will take seats January 1, 2009, with elections by district.
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