Loophole’ in health bill under attack - New Haven Register
the Democrats’ crucial 60th vote for the Senate health bill, got a deal to permanently exempt Nebraska from paying any cost of a Medicaid expansion. Nelson said Thursday he was working to extend the same deal to other states. The so-called loophole

Commander says tighter security, more mental health services - Minneapolis Star Tribune
FORT HOOD, Texas - Fort Hood’s commanding general says tighter security measures are in place in the wake of the deadly mass shooting two months ago. Lt. Gen. Bob Cone says armed guards have been posted at the mental hospital and other places on the