Every federal budget is an exercise in trade-offs — especially budgets that aim to shrunk the deficit. Some programs get pared back. Others get protected or even expanded. Some taxpayers end up paying more, others pay less. So here’s a quick rundown of the biggest policy winners and losers in the White House’s $ 3.78… Read more »
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The White House wants to reverse $500 million in Medicaid cuts
The White House wants to reverse $ 500 million in cuts to the Medicaid program meant to start in 2014, aiming to ensure that states have adequate funds to assist those that remain uninsured under the Affordable Care Act. A bit of history is helpful here. For decades now, Medicaid has sent states billions of… Read more »
‘We wont have the White House forever, folks!’
We can’t win here, so lets do the GOP’s work for them. So says a “longtime Obama aide,” according to Politico: “We’re not going to have the White House forever, folks. If he doesn’t do this, Paul Ryan is going to do it for us in a few years,” said a longtime Obama aide, referring… Read more »
White House Cancels Jewish Heritage Month Reception
The Obama White House dyed the fountain green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day then held a bash for their Irish friends. (AP) By: Rachel Pulaski Due to the “sequester”, the White House has decided to cancel the Jewish History Month reception. JTA Reported: The White House will not hold a Jewish History Month event… Read more »