Democrats want tax credits for health care included in spending package The possibility of a government shutdown is putting some who depend on the Affordable Care Act on notice. It could take effect Wednesday unless there’s a deal. Senate Democrats
What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms DES MOINES — Iowa Democrats warned Friday that tens of thousands of Iowans could face skyrocketing health insurance premiums or lose coverage altogether if Republicans in Congress fail to
Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms DES MOINES, Iowa — A shutdown of the federal government is looming. The U.S. Senate has been working to pass a continuing resolution to fund itself for seven weeks, but the Republican majority
J.D. Scholten launches run after U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s statement on Medicaid GOP senator draws national criticism for saying ‘we are all going to die’ Iowa Rep. J.D. Scholten, D-Sioux City, launched a run to challenge U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst
“Angry doesn’t begin to describe what I feel” Iowan says of Sen. Ernst’s Medicaid response IOWA CITY, Iowa — There is pushback coming from Iowans over Senator Joni Ernst’s town hall Friday. Someone in the crowd yelled that people will die from
U.S. House approves Trump’s tax and spending bill. What it means for Iowa Doctors, nurses, food bank directors and other social safety net providers across Iowa warn major cuts to public health insurance and food assistance programs could lead to
‘Think about the children’: Central Iowa family concerned about potential cuts to Medicaid GRIMES, Iowa — A Grimes family said they are worried about potential cuts to Medicaid, which they rely on heavily to take care of their son, Charlie.