Richard Weber Jr. dies in rural Allamakee farming accident
Richard Joseph Weber Jr. of Lansing died September 7, 2017, in a farming accident in rural Allamakee County. Visitation is September 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Thornburg-Gray Funeral Home Lansing. Private graveside service at Mays Prairie Cemetery.
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Late night host Jimmy Kimmel attacked the Graham Cassidy health care bill calling it flawed and biased against families with pre existing conditions. He urged viewers to contact senators while Democrats argued for Obamacare protections and broader coverage. Cassidy defended the bill saying it expands coverage and preserves protections amid funding changes and waivers.
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Health care bill could cut Medicaid funding and reshape coverage
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