OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Gov.
Mary Fallin says Oklahoma will not establish a state-run health
insurance exchange under the federal health care law or expand its
Medicaid eligibility to provide coverage to thousands of low-income,
uninsured citizens.
Fallin made the
announcement Monday. The Republican governor says the exchange was
"forced on the people of Oklahoma by the Obama administration."
It's now up to the federal government to set up the insurance exchange in Oklahoma.
The issue of complying with
provisions of the federal health care law has been a politically
difficult one for Fallin. Last year, the governor rejected $54 million
in federal funding to set up a state-run exchange after bitter
opposition from grass-roots activists and conservative members of the
Republican-controlled Legislature.
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Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:02:42 GMT
ALTUS Okla_ 7News is continuing coverage on the City of Altus' efforts to get another water source up and running, the Round Timber Water Well Field, located to the south of the city. At a city council
7News is continuing coverage on the City of Altus' efforts to get another water source up and running, the Round Timber Water Well Field, located to the south of the city.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:53:43 GMT
As advertised, today was exceptional with lots of sunshine and comfy temperatures. We'll repeat it tomorrow before turning a bit unsettled at times next week.l
The pile of rain and storms that came through during the early afternoon hours will be out of our viewing area by tonight.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:52:54 GMT
COMANCHE CO., Okla_ A day after a Comanche County jury sentenced Mica Martinez to death for the murders of Carl and Martha Miller, the ordeal is still not over for the family they left behind. 7News Reporter Nicole
A day after a Comanche County jury sentenced Mica Martinez to death for the murders of Carl and Martha Miller, the ordeal is still not over for the family they left behind.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:01:19 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Department of Health is investigating whether anyone who handled a rabid puppy that later died was exposed to the disease. The health agency said Wednesday the Bluetick/Walker
The Oklahoma Department of Health is investigating whether anyone who handled a rabid puppy that later died was exposed to the disease.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:36:16 GMT
DUNCAN Okla_ Some Duncan teens are strapping on their bike helmets and taking to the streets to spread hope and delicious lunches to their neighbors. The 'Spokes for Hope' program is a non-profit effort
Some Duncan teens are strapping on their bike helmets and taking to the streets to spread hope and delicious lunches to their neighbors.
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