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Pelosian Economics: Medicaid Expansion as Fiscal Stimulus

Originally published February 26, 2013, By Linda. Updated May 11, 2017. Leave a Comment

Pelosian Economics: Medicaid Expansion as Fiscal Stimulus

Supporters of LB577, the bill that would expand Medicaid in Nebraska, argue that expansion will result in an economic boom due to the infusion of approximately $3.5 billion in “free” federal tax dollars. Specifically, they predict at least $700 million annually in new economic activity, which could finance at least 10,000 new jobs annually, from […]

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People Don’t Walk Away From a Fool and His Money

Originally published January 28, 2013, By Linda. Updated February 25, 2018. Leave a Comment

People Don’t Walk Away From a Fool and His Money

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series, see the bottom for a complete list. * * * * * * * * * * You’re probably familiar with the old adage “a fool and his money are soon parted.” Paul McCartney put a twist on this proverb in his lyrics for the song […]

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Tax Cut Compromise $858 billion Boondoggle – Endangers US Credit Rating

Originally published December 16, 2010, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated December 16, 2010. 1 Comment

Tax Cut Compromise $858 billion Boondoggle – Endangers US Credit Rating

By Shelli Dawdy This is a continuation from yesterday’s article about the Tax Cut Compromise. If Democrats’ want to play class warfare, perhaps the debate should include such vivid examples of where this kind of rhetoric can ultimately lead if it is allowed to stand unchallenged. In Soviet Russia, upper-middle class peasants known as kulaks […]

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