Nebraska Medicaid Expansion: LB577 in Limbo

Just how much of the health care law will be implemented in Nebraska now depends in large measure on what the events in the Unicameral Tuesday and Wednesday actually mean. State Legislators spent the majority of their time in their first two days back in session following a four day […]

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NEGOP: Help us understand how you differ from Democrats

I am in receipt of your recent Chairman's Report update, and would like to report an injury; I have some bruising of the chin area, sustained when my jaw hit the floor from incredulity. This from the state Republican Party chairman whose senators own a super majority in the legislature, the same legislature that is about to pass without serious debate, challenge, or objection, a huge increase in the Nebraska Medicaid entitlement program?

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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 [...]

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Senator Jeremy Nordquist: Listens to His Master’s Voice . . . But Who’s His Master?

Author’s Note:  What follows is a reprint of an article published in the February 8, 2012, edition of the Lincoln Journal Star.  The only difference between what you will find in the Journal Star and what you see here is a small but substantial one.  As my article appears below, I have added links to… more

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Congratulations! She’s Having His Baby . . . and You’re Paying for It!

Author’s Note: This is the fifth 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

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NE Medicaid Expansion (#1): 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. Last year when the Unicameral expanded the state’s already generous Medicaid program to cover prenatal care provided to women who were ineligible… more

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Jane Kleeb: Just a Talking Head or an Alinsky Wanna Be?

Think I was rude in my recent article? Too hard on poor Jane Kleeb? Over-emphasizing her leftist tendencies because of the pipeline issue? Unfortunately, there’s more. Problems in politics and public policy seem to be like cockroaches; for every one you see there are at least one hundred more in the wall. The TransCanada pipeline… more

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Reasons U.S. in Trouble: There Are Signs Everywhere (Literally)

Note: Even if you don’t live in Nebraska, you are likely to find this article of interest. In fact, we would ask you to read it and see if you notice similar phenomena in your area. If so, we encourage you to leave comment (see bottom). A few weeks ago, Linda told me she wanted… more

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