Medicaid costs rise as Iowa privatized plan faces criticism
At the Iowa Ideas Conference panel, Iowa Hospital Association chief executive Kirk Norris questioned the two managed care providers and a Centene subsidiary, saying privatized Medicaid costs are rising and payment delays persist. Foxhaven defended progress while acknowledging ongoing bumps in the transition for 742,000 Medicaid members.
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New Federal Child Welfare Law Prompts Local Reform
Iowa lawmakers and advocates discuss the Family First Prevention Services Act signed by President Trump, aiming to keep families together by funding parenting classes mental health and substance abuse treatment. Panelists say success requires cross‑sector cooperation, proactive interventions, and a revamped children’s mental health system with listening posts across the state.
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Kavanaugh Inquiry Escalates as Accuser Seeks Fair Testimony
The dispute centers on a Monday hearing as Ford and her family face pressure. Kavanaugh pledges to testify and defend his integrity while allies push alternative theories. Ed Whelan fingers another classmate, drawing GOP distancing and denials from White House. Gillibrand condemns a Monday hearing as bullying and calls for an FBI probe. A comic remark by Rep. Norman about Ruth Bader Ginsburg sparks Florida critique amid the Kavanaugh uproar.
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Threats Target Senators Over Kavanaugh Dispute
Senators Feinstein and Collins report threats against staff and offices amid the Kavanaugh nomination controversy. The White House says Kavanaugh and his wife also received threats. Collins faces pressure from opponents urging a vote against confirmation.
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Protesters arrested outside offices over Kavanaugh nomination
Capitol police detained 56 protesters on Thursday as they swarmed Senate office buildings to oppose Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and back accuser Christine Blasey Ford. Thirty three protests blocked Grassley’s office, and 23 were taken into custody near Collins, all charged with crowding obstructing or incommoding.
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