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 »
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A total of 2.3 million Americans petition President Obama to drop chained CPI
Leading progressive organizations and groups representing retired Americans, Sen. Bernie Sanders and several other members of Congress—including Daily Kos endorsees Mark Takano and Rick Nolan—delivered petitions with signatures of over 2.3 million Americans in opposition to the chained CPI to the White House Tuesday. Sanders has vowed to “do everything in my power to block… Read more »
Exclusive: Obama budget includes $235 million in new mental health spending
President Obama’s budget proposal will include $ 235 million in funding for new mental health programs, focused initiatives to help schools detect early warning signs and train thousands of new mental health professionals. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) These proposed new commitments come after the Newtown, Conn. shootings increased interest in the relationship between gun violence… Read more »
Federal Taxpayers Get Billed for $1 Million Bus Stop
Is a luxurious bus stop worth $ 1 million? Commuters boarding buses at the newly constructed stop in Arlington County, Virginia, don’t seem to think so, as CNN reported. According to one rider, “This is cute, but cute ain’t warm. Cute ain’t dry.” While $ 1 million can buy the stainless steel and heated pavement… Read more »