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Yesterday at 8:25 AM  Gov. Terry Branstad is easing his staunch opposition to expanding the Medicaid program in the state.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Missouri lawmakers are down to their final day to pass legislation before their annual session ends.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Ticket to Work program covers more than 1,300 Missouri residents but is due to expire this August.

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

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Lawmakers in the Republican-controlled Iowa House have given committee-level approval to a budget for the Health and Human Services agency that would bar the use of Medicaid funds for abortion.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's quest to expand Medicaid to more lower-income adults is getting both support and opposition.

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

Thursday, March 21, 2013  GOP-dominated House expected to pass budget plan promising slashing cuts, balance in 10 years

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

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Low-Income Housing Advocates Say Cuts In Senate Bill 120 Will Harm some Missouri residents.

Monday, March 04, 2013  IowaCare was designed to provide limited health benefits to low-income adults.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Thousand of Iowa veterans are left uninsured by Governor Branstad’s refusal to expand Medicaid.

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

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Candidate for Missouri Governor, Dave Spence speaks about his plans for Missouri if he's elected governor.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The victim receives a telephone call from a person who says they are with either Medicare or Medicaid, and that the caller wants to set up an appointment to come to the victim’s home and talk about changes in their coverage