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Yesterday at 11:36 AM  Branstad spokesman Tim Albrecht says Monday the governor will sign the bill Thursday in Mason City.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  IHCC health care camps will give kids hands on experience as to what it's like to be in the medical profession

Monday, June 03, 2013  On Monday the state will kick off a series of public hearings to explain the proposed health care plan recently approved by lawmakers.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  A dozen people gathered at the Adair County Health Department in Kirksville for their emergency planning clinic.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Iowa lawmakers are expected back in the state Capitol on Wednesday and legislative leaders say they are close to concluding the 2013 session.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Gov. Terry Branstad is easing his staunch opposition to expanding the Medicaid program in the state.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Some Iowans are starting to worry about what the debate means for their doctor visits.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Iowa Senate is set to debate and likely reject a miscellaneous spending bill that now includes a number of contentious policy measures.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Governor Branstad talks jobs, health and education with Bloomfield residents.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Monday, April 15, 2013  The debate rages on in Des Moines overa health care plan for Iowa.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Military health care costs have nearly tripled since 2001

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Democrats are for Medicaid Expansion while Republicans are not.

Thursday, March 14, 2013