White House Announces New Plan To Lower Child Care Costs, Support Child Care ProvidersPosted July 12th, 2023 at 4:12pm by Isabel Soisson The Biden administration’s newly proposed actions, which would likely take effect in 2024, would lower child care costs for 80,000 American families by capping their child care copayments at 7% of the family income. (Photo via Shutterstock) Full story →
Iowa Politicians, Abortion Advocates React To Abortion BanPosted July 12th, 2023 at 2:41pm by Grace Katzer Full story →
GOP Rep. Says Don’t Have Sex To Abortion Ban OpponentsPosted July 12th, 2023 at 1:52pm by Ty Rushing Brad Sherman Full story →
How To Still Get An Abortion If You Live In IowaPosted July 12th, 2023 at 10:26am by Nikoel Hytrek AP Photo/Eric Gay Full story →
Iowa GOP Passes New Abortion Ban During Special SessionPosted July 11th, 2023 at 11:11pm by Ty Rushing Iowa Senate on July 11. Photo by Starting Line staff Full story →
Decorah Woman Shares Abortion Story To Sway GOP LawmakersPosted July 11th, 2023 at 4:50pm by Ty Rushing Melanie Tietz of Decorah speaks for reproductive rights Full story →
Hundreds Of Iowans Rally To Protest New Abortion Ban BillPosted July 11th, 2023 at 4:38pm by Nikoel Hytrek Iowa protest for reproductive rights at Iowa Capitol on July 11. Photo by Starting Line staff Full story →
One Republican Senator Is Blocking 265 Military Promotions, Leaving the Marines Without a Confirmed LeaderPosted July 11th, 2023 at 4:10pm by Keya Vakil FILE – Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, May 16, 2023. Hopes were dashed Monday, June 12, for an imminent end to a Senate standoff that has delayed the promotions of more than 200 military officers and could delay the confirmation of President Joe Biden’s pick for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Tuberville has been blocking the nominations to pressure the Defense Department to rescind a policy that reimburses service members who have to travel out of state for abortions and other reproductive care. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) Full story →
Veterans Have Until Aug. 9 to Apply for Backdated PACT Act Disability PaymentsPosted July 11th, 2023 at 4:04pm by Isabel Soisson The PACT Act removed the need for certain veterans to prove a service connection if they are diagnosed with certain cancers or respiratory conditions and sped up the process of receiving benefits. Eligible veterans who apply by Aug. 9 could get tens of thousands of dollars in backdated disability compensation. (Photo via Shutterstock) Full story →
Biden Cracks Down on ‘Junk’ Health Insurance Plans That ‘Exploit’ AmericansPosted July 10th, 2023 at 4:33pm by Isabel Soisson Short-term insurance plans offer limited coverage, can deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions, and trick consumers into buying products that provide “little or no coverage when they need it most,” according to the White House. (Photo via Shutterstock) Full story →