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In a call with reporters Wednesday, Iowa’s U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley also shrugged off former President Donald Trump’s latest call to scrap Obamacare, saying Republicans are working to bring health care costs down, but have little interest in rehashing the fight to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Here’s what that means for Iowa farmers

All of Iowa’s House delegation votes measure; it now heads to Senate

Pharmacies across Iowa have closed at an alarming rate over the past decade-plus, partly because insurance payouts don't cover drug costs. Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and colleagues this week introduced a proposal that would tackle practices used by pharmacy benefit managers that drive up costs for prescription medications.

Iowa’s U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks was among those reporting threats and intimidation.

Democrats note that Jordan has never voted in favor of a Farm Bill.

A handful of programs that people nationwide rely on everyday could be disrupted — but the ripple effects would come down to how long the shutdown lasts.

American history contains a never-ending story of dumb stuff our politicians did — and do.

The plan calculates payments based on a borrower’s income and family size rather than how much they owe, and is designed to help borrowers reduce their monthly payments, limit how much interest can add up over time and lower the overall amount that must be paid back over a borrower’s lifetime.

All 4 House members said yes to the main deal, but Republicans opposed an additional requirement for paid sick leave for railroad workers.

So what comes next from state government and Iowa’s congressional delegation?

See what choices are on the ballot for Iowans in this midterm election. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Voters should note that closing time is an hour earlier than in previous general elections. Find your polling location at voterready.iowa.gov

Also, new ads are posted in Iowa’s U.S. Senate and House campaigns

Also, a business group endorses Chuck Grassley

Ryan Melton is challenging Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra in Western Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, the state’s most conservative area of the state