Midday

Monday, April 10, 2006

Should Minnesota make health insurance mandatory?
Massachusetts has a new law on the books that will require all residents to have health insurance. Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he's interested in seeing whether a similar plan would work in Minnesota.11:06 a.m.
Guests
Michael Scandrett: Director of the Minnesota Health Care Commission and executive director of the Minnesota Council of Health Plans. Scandrett also works for Halleland Health Consulting.
Murtha explains his Iraq withdrawal plan
Despite harsh criticism from congressional Republicans, Rep. John Murtha, D-Penn., is sticking by his call for U.S. troops to pull out of Iraq and redeploy to neighboring countries.12:06 p.m.
Guests
John Murtha: Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania, in a speech Friday at the City Club Forum in Cleveland.
More from MPR
Iraq: Should we stay or should we go? (11/21/2005)
Cheney blasts senators who claim Bush lied on Iraq; Pulls punches on Murtha (11/21/2005)
Minnesota's Congressional delegation shows deep divide on Iraq (04/05/2006)
Diary from Iraq (03/23/2006)
A soldier's story from Iraq (03/24/2006)
Reflections on progress in Iraq (03/21/2006)
President confronts doubts on Iraq (03/21/2006)
Minnesotans reflect on three year anniversary of Iraq war (03/20/2006)