Senate health bill crumbles as third GOP defector emerges
The bid to unwind the Affordable Care Act collapsed after Sen Susan Collins joined two rivals in opposition. Orrin Hatch warned of failure with no Democrat support as McConnell and Trump faced a doomed last-ditch effort ahead of a key Oct. 1 rules change. A GOP path to health overhaul looks dead for now.
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Maine
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Hatch
Utah
Mitch McConnell
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U.S
Bill Cassidy
Senators stance map on ACA unraveling bill
As of late Monday Republicans faced a split vote risk with Democrats united against the latest ACA repeal attempt. Of 24 pro bill supporters, including Senator Grassley of Iowa, some senators have yet to declare. Joni Ernst of Iowa has leaned yes while John McCain opposed the measure, signaling mixed GOP positions.
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Senators Weigh Bill With Alaska And Other States
Mike Lee and Lisa Murkowski expressed concerns about a new bill version. Lee said technical changes are possible while working with Sen. Cassidy, with no commitment yet. Murkowski wants to see state funding details before backing, with a spokesman declining to say if she will support after Monday’s Alaska add‑ons.
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Utah
Bill Cassidy
Washington Post
Lisa Murkowski
Alaska
Senators clash over approach to complex health bill in remarks
Susan Collins of Maine urged thoughtful, fair handling of a major issue, while Ted Cruz of Texas said he would not vote, John McCain of Arizona pushed for better GOP Democrat cooperation, and Rand Paul of Kentucky criticized a plan retaining 90 percent of Obamacare, via social media.
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Maine
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Texas
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Ariz
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Regents seek money to moderate tuition hike
The Iowa Board of Regents, after noting savings from efficiency, asked lawmakers for 12 million dollars to curb anticipated tuition increases. UI and ISU warn of 7 percent annual hikes for five years for in-state undergraduates if funding fails, while UNI cites a 5 percent yearly rise.
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Iowa City murder suspect questioned in prior bondman slaying
Curtis Jones, 41, of Mount Pleasant, faces first degree murder charges in the June 27 cab driver Ricky Lillie death in Iowa City and was questioned about the April 23 shooting of Jonathan Wieseler at Lederman Rail Bonds. Authorities say he has not officially been named a suspect in Wieseler’s death.
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