The purpose of this article is to sketch a short history of Medicaid. Why? “We study the past to understand the present; we understand the present to guide the future.” — William Lund Nebraskans are, even now, being asked to sign a petition to put the question of whether to expand the state’s Medicaid program […]
NE Medicaid Expansion: The Race is On (AGAIN)
Back on January 17, 2013, I published an article here at the GiN website entitled “NE Medicaid Expansion: The Race is On.” I followed up with an entire series of articles detailing why Medicaid expansion is an uncommonly bad idea. Those articles were widely read and, I believe, effective in helping to prevent Medicaid expansion […]
OBAMACARE: When You Put Out a Fire, What Do You Replace It With?
No matter how disastrously some policy has turned out, anyone who criticizes it can expect to hear: “But what would you replace it with?” When you put out a fire, what do you replace it with? — Thomas Sowell I agree wholeheartedly with Thomas Sowell, so you may be surprised to learn that the purpose […]
Senator Bob Krist Withdraws As Co-Introducer of Medicaid Expansion Bill (LB577)
District 10 GOP Senator Bob Krist withdrew as co-introducer of the bill aimed at an extensive expansion of Nebraska’s largest welfare program. So, now what? Read full articleSenator Bob Krist Withdraws As Co-Introducer of Medicaid Expansion Bill (LB577)
Saturday (March 16) Conference for Concerned Citizens
If you’re interested in important issues like… Discriminatory “Anti-Discrimination” legislation like the Lincoln and Omaha “Fairness” ordinances creating new classes of protected individuals including homosexuals, transgender, etc. Implementation of “ObamaCare” – the health care law Efforts to implement “green” policies (referred to as sustainable development by many, and also known as Agenda 21) Rights of […]
Money for Nothing and Health Care for Free
Author’s Note: This is the seventh 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 […]
Sending Granny (and Gramps) to the Home
Author’s Note: This is the fourth 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, and see the […]
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 […]
Let’s See What Condition Our Condition Is In
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series, see the bottom for a complete list. * * * * * * * * * * How did Nebraska’s Medicaid program morph into one that’s rated second only to the one operated by the State of Massachusetts in terms of the most benefits offered while, […]
NE Medicaid Expansion: The Race is On
Author’s Note: This is the first 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. See the bottom of this article for a complete series list. * * * * * * * * * * Last […]
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