Obama takes healthcare discussion to Iowa

WASHINGTON, March 25 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama planned to discuss benefits of the healthcare reform law for families and small businesses in a return to Iowa Thursday, aides said.

Obama was to explain how the new law will give people and businesses more control over their healthcare options, the White House said.

Obama first announced his healthcare reform plan in Iowa City in 2007, the White House said.

The president's departure was scheduled after his daily briefing and meeting with senior advisers.