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Utah governor rejects full Medicaid expansion

By Michelle Price
Published February 28, 2014 1:25am ET
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Utah governor rejects full Medicaid expansion
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert makes remarks during Medicaid expansion news conference Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in Salt Lake City. Herbert announced he wants to reject a full Medicaid expansion, and instead seek federal dollars to cover the poor. Herbert made the announcement Thursday afternoon, saying the state has an obligation to cover the poor by plugging a hole in the safety net. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) | Rick Bowmer

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Republican governor announced Thursday he wants to reject a full Medicaid expansion that would enroll more people in the government program, and instead seek federal dollars to cover the poor in private plans.

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