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Families Need Medicaid Like Fish Need Bicycles

Originally published February 11, 2013, By Linda. Updated July 21, 2015. 8 Comments

Families Need Medicaid Like Fish Need Bicycles

Author’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of articles about Nebraska’s Medicaid program, the Unicameral’s apparent intent to expand it, and the many reasons why expansion is an uncommonly bad idea. Although they don’t have to be read in order, here are links to the previously-published articles in the series – see the […]

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Charity By Any Other Name Does Not Smell as Sweet

Originally published April 22, 2010, By Linda. Updated March 9, 2012. Leave a Comment

Charity By Any Other Name Does Not Smell as Sweet

Next legislative session, a coalition of churches will ask Nebraska state senators to reinstate prenatal services for unborn children in all low-income families, including those here illegally. In the meantime, the member churches intend to educate their congregations about the moral implications of providing this care. As a Christian, I agree we have a responsibility […]

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