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Monday, June 17, 2013  Branstad spokesman Tim Albrecht says Monday the governor will sign the bill Thursday in Mason City.

Monday, June 10, 2013  After receiving emails from several employees at Maritz in Kirksville telling us that hours were being cut, we did some checking.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Teachers hours get cut due to Federal Affordable Care Act.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Medicaid Expansion forum held in Kirksville.

Friday, March 08, 2013  U.S. Congressman Sam Graves comes to Memphis, Missouri.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  K-REDI has endorsed the Medicaid expansion.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Rebecca McClanahan and Nate Walker talk health care and priorities.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 

Monday, September 17, 2012  The Northeast Missouri Rural Health Network is coordinating presentations this Tuesday on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on Missouri.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Sen. Claire McCaskill campaign stop

Thursday, June 28, 2012  In a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, on a five to four vote, the Affordable Care Act, or as some call, “Obamacare,” was ruled constitutional.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  APNewsBreak: Obama administration says 2.5 million young adults gain coverage through health overhaul

Monday, November 14, 2011  Supreme Court will hear arguments over health care overhaul, a key Obama initiative, in spring

Monday, November 07, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  Even supporters acknowledge there's probably not enough time to turn around public opinion on the health care issue before November elections that are expected to punish Democrats