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Pelosian Economics: Medicaid Expansion as Fiscal Stimulus

Post author:Grassroots in Nebraska (GiN)
Post published:February 26, 2013
Post category:Federal Health Care Nebraska Network Archives

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 [...]

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Urge your Senators to put a stop to Republican-compromises

Post author:Gun Owners of America
Post published:February 26, 2013
Post category:Gun Rights Gunowners of America Network Archives Virginia

Coburn, will he stay the course?

The Myth of Nebraska’s Sovereignty Resolution (10th Amendment)

Post author:Stubborn_Facts
Post published:February 22, 2013
Post category:Nebraska Network Archives

It’s both incredibly ironic and highly appropriate for me to be writing this article at this time. As February 2010 neared its end, I was very tired, but excited about GiN’s ongoing effort in support of what most people would identify as the State Sovereignty or Tenth Amendment Resolution. That [...]

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Sowing the seeds of Constitutional, limited government

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Can I Get a Witness? Moving towards Obama Care

Post author:Grassroots in Michigan
Post published:February 21, 2013
Post category:Health Care Michigan Network Archives

TODAY’S ACTION ITEM INCLUDED But first some background: The move in Michigan towards establishing the Health Care Exchange has many components. Our sister Group, Grassroots in Nebraska founder Shelli Dawdy, reminded me that , “One of those in the Stimulus Bill AARA 2009) the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology or the “Comparative Effective …

Guthrie man still “smarting” from police detainment after refusing new “smart meter”

Post author:AxXiom
Post published:February 20, 2013
Post category:AxXiom Network Archives OK-SAFE Oklahoma

Kaye Beach Feb.20, 2013 By Andrew Griffin at the Red Dirt Report; Guthrie man still “smarting” from police detainment after refusing new “smart meter” OKLAHOMA CITY — While most customers of Oklahoma City-based utility OG&E fully accept the installation of … Continue reading →

LB577: Nebraska’s Unaffordable Care Act

Post author:Grassroots in Nebraska (GiN)
Post published:February 20, 2013
Post category:Federal Health Care Nebraska Network Archives Sovereignty

Governor Heineman has vocally opposed the expansion of Medicaid in Nebraska on the ground that it is unaffordable. At the risk of exposing the cynical side of my nature, it seems obvious to me that the governor’s stance on the issue inspired the proponents’ strategy to get LB577 passed. The strategy? To push Medicaid expansion… more

Projections re Cost of Medicaid Expansion: Too Good to Be True

Post author:Grassroots in Nebraska (GiN)
Post published:February 18, 2013
Post category:Federal Health Care Nebraska Network Archives Sovereignty

There are a lot of Latin phrases you learn when you’re in law school. Some of them have even made their way into common, everyday English! One of those is the warning caveat emptor, “Let the buyer beware.” Expressed in more modern terms, caveat emptor serves the same purpose as the reminder that, if a… more

“Big Bad Gun Lobby” Turns Out to Be Big and Bad, After All

Post author:Gun Owners of America
Post published:February 15, 2013
Post category:Gun Rights Gunowners of America Network Archives Virginia

We're bigger and badder than the left thought...and it's making them crazy.

Money for Nothing and Health Care for Free

Post author:Grassroots in Nebraska (GiN)
Post published:February 15, 2013
Post category:Federal Grassroots in Nebraska Health Care Nebraska Network Archives Sovereignty

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: NE Medicaid Expansion:… more

BREAKING UPDATE on ObamaCare Vote!

Post author:Grassroots in Michigan
Post published:February 14, 2013
Post category:Michigan Network Archives

I just just spoke with the Senate Appropriations Committee clerk when checking on whether a Supplemental appropriations bill[1] number was assigned for the 30.9 million dollar (Level One Federal grant) for the implementation of an Exchange here in Michigan. Good News and Congratulations! Through the combined efforts of grassroots across Michigan the members of …