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In reply to the discussion: Democrat To Offer A ‘Lifeline’ For Single-Payer Health Care [View all]jwirr
(39,215 posts)40. The red states have been defunding everything they can get their hands on. How much of this
are the people of these states going to allow before they see what is happening. More than likely under this bill these states will just opt out and continue with the federal program as it is. Medicaid is already governed by states so it is Medicare that will be a problem for them. All states administer Medicaid.
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The red states have been defunding everything they can get their hands on. How much of this
jwirr
May 2012
#40
We have had this in the works for a long time. If it passes the Senate how likely is it to pass the
jwirr
May 2012
#41
He needs more people in Congress to help. He can't do it alone, but he never gives up...
freshwest
May 2012
#43
"Don't get sick, and if you do get sick, die quickly" is the only plan the GOP will support. nt
cstanleytech
May 2012
#13