Good afternoon, and thank you, everyone, for joining us today. Im mary greeley, president of the Health Care Leadership council. The hlc is a coalition of leaders there all sectors of health care. We have hospitals, insurers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, Health Product distributers and many more sectors represented as well. But today i am also speaking on behalf of a campaign that we call protect my doctor and me. Over 670 organizations from throughout the country representing patients, health care providers, employers, americans with disabilities, veterans and others have formally urged congress to repeal the independent payment advisory board. Today were going to share some information and perspective on ipab and what it means for the Medicare Program, for beneficiaries and for those that provide health care to those Medicare Beneficiaries. Let me begin by introducing our panel. We have dr. Alex [inaudible] president elect of the American Association of neu
Go downhill, the wind increases and once it picks up, temperatures falling and that will lead to blowing snow concerns, especially in open areas and the countryside and will lead to slick roadways. The weekend, arctic air saturday followed by more snow saturday night into sunday. Great news, check out the 8 day forecast, temperatures next week , 30s, 40s, maybe close to 50. Eric this morning, there is still a bit of snow. Across most of the state, a hold of green but a lot of partially covered roads. In the northwest, blue, be careful, especially in the metro, a little bit slippery for your morning commute. Give yourself extra minutes. Elizabeth in commitment 2016 news now rematch. Hillary clinton and Bernie Sanders faced off last night for the First Time Since sanders defeated clinton by a landslide this week in new hampshire. With a recap. Nikole today, Hillary Clinton campaigns in South Carolina. While Bernie Sanders stumps in minnesota after going toetotoe last night. The Democrati
You can see thursdays snow affected much of central, northwest, and southeast iowa. The blue here means roads are partially covered in snow or ice. Any pink means completely covered. Roads here in the metro will still be slippery for your morning commute, so give yourselves a few extra minutes. Elizabeth in commitment 2016 news now, rematch. Hillary clinton and Bernie Sanders faced off last night for the First Time Since sanders defeated clinton by a landslide this week in new hampshire. Nikole killion is in washington with a recap. Nikole today, Hillary Clinton campaigns in South Carolina, while Bernie Sanders stumps in minnesota after going toetotoe last night. The Democratic Candidates squared off over a range of issues like wall street and Campaign Finance reform. Race was also front and center as both vied for the africanamerican and hispanic vote ahead of contests in South Carolina and nevada. But things got pretty heated as they touched on president obamas legacy. From republica
Draft order to summarize the pro and cons discussed on each side over the last four days. They plan to use this in further talks because theres still a lot left to go over. The board focused on if the Dakota Access pipeline would promote public convenience and necessity. That meant looking at economic and environmental impacts. I agree they all have inherent risks, and i think when you look at what is planned for construction, those risks have been taken into account. Rose but throughout the 3hour meeting, Board Members showed they still have some questions left. Such as on certain issues like energy reliance. Those are the two views which comes first . Rose the pipeline would carry up to 570,000 barrels a day from the Bakken Oil Fields in north dakota to illinois. Members of iowa citizens for Community Improvement have protested the pipeline. They say theyre frustrated with the process. I think the past 4 days have indicated that this process is broken and isnt working for , iowans so
Roads excuse me, blue is partially covered, pink is totally covered. Plenty of slick roads. Stacey right now violent criminals face a major reduction in mandatory time served. Its part of a proposed shakeup to iowas mandatory minimum sentencing laws. Steve kccis ryan smith is live in the newsroom to show us why the county Attorney Says this a Public Safety concern. Ryan the proposal would cut mandatory sentences for some violent felonies including kidnapping, attempted murder, and seconddegree murder. We have to be protected from violent criminals. Ryan strong words from the attorney, reacting to a house file 2171. The bill would slash the states mandatory sentence of 70 timeserved to 30 . For example a seconddegree murder conviction carries a 50 year sentence, 35 years mandatory. If passed, and if and it could are we best served by keeping the mayor, taking up a bed, better to maybe put more money into community corrections. Ryan representative mary wolf hopes lawmakers will consider