The shiny object that has our attention is the latest nonsense spewing from Trump’s mouth at any given time. And while the media is focus on Trump and the Republican’s talk about repealing Obamacare, a move that will take healthcare away from 32 million Americans, and while the media is captivated by Trump’s dictator-style treatment of them, the bigger story is the… Continue reading Republicans’ Radical Plan to End Medicaid
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Mississippi Governor Refused Obamacare, Then Blames Obamacare For Increase in Uninsured
Mississippi Republican governor Phil Bryant has some nerve! Just like other Republican governors nationwide, Governor Phil Bryant has denied the people of his state any access to healthcare through Obamacare, and has refused to expand Medicaid through the provisions provided under Obamacare. That is expected. He is after all, a Republican and as such, has put… Continue reading Mississippi Governor Refused Obamacare, Then Blames Obamacare For Increase in Uninsured
Rick Perry Eliminates Health Insurance for Poor Women in Texas
Thanks to a decision by Republican Governor Rick Perry, 130,000 low-income women in Texas just lost their health insurance coverage. A bill that was recently signed into law by Rick Perry, disqualified Planned Parenthood from receiving federal grants thus, ending the Medicaid program that provided necessary health benefits to the poorer residents of his state.… Continue reading Rick Perry Eliminates Health Insurance for Poor Women in Texas
Rick Perry Loses Support Since His Recent Social Security Gaffe
A new Poll conducted by PPP shows President Obama extending his lead over Republican Rick Perry. According to the results, the lead is now in the double figures, and is the direct result of Rick Perry’s recent claims that Social Security is a Ponzi scheme. PPP reports; Only 20% of voters agree with Perry that… Continue reading Rick Perry Loses Support Since His Recent Social Security Gaffe
Final Debt Ceiling Plan – Democrats Cave To Republicans
In what will likely be the final plan offered to raise the nation’s debt ceiling from $14.3 trillion, Harry Reid offered the unofficial-official surrender for Democrats – a plan that cut spending by $2.7 trillion dollars, with zero, nada, zilch revenue increase – just what Republicans have asked for all along. Harry Reid, the Democratic… Continue reading Final Debt Ceiling Plan – Democrats Cave To Republicans
Granny Dumping Now Legal In Florida
Republican governor Rick Scott signed a new Medicaid Reform Law in Florida that contains a provision making “granny dumping” legal, according to Florida elder law attorney Ellen Morris. “Granny dumping” is the term used to force seniors out of nursing homes. This policy could result in a practice known as “granny dumping,” and force Florida seniors out… Continue reading Granny Dumping Now Legal In Florida
Ron Paul Will End Medicare, Medicaid And Social Security
Ron Paul, the Libertarian who caucuses with Republicans in Congress, wants to get rid of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security… and he’s running for President of the United States in 2012 with those cuts on his agenda. Mr. Paul appeared on MSNBC and was interviewed by Host Cenk Uygur. Mr. Uygur asked Mr. Paul whether or not he will “transition”… Continue reading Ron Paul Will End Medicare, Medicaid And Social Security
President Obama Slams Ryan’s Budget… Again!
After President Obama presented his speech on reducing the federal debt, Republicans went on a crying spree, accusing the President of not playing fair, and “making a partisan speech.” All of a sudden, the very same Republicans who have stood in the way of every single piece of legislation the Obama administration has put forth,… Continue reading President Obama Slams Ryan’s Budget… Again!
While Republicans Promise Repeal, More Health Benefits Go into Effect
Just days before its Republican enemies are officially sworn into office in the House of Representatives and Senate — armed with their zeal and desire to repeal it — major parts of the new Health Care law with a total of 21 provisions, will go into effect in 2011. The areas of the law scheduled to take effect… Continue reading While Republicans Promise Repeal, More Health Benefits Go into Effect