Lewis Aims to Reform Medicaid and Shape Texas Budget
State Rep Tryon Lewis campaigns to trim Medicaid and health service spending as Texas faces a projected 13 to 25 billion shortfall. He backs opting out of Medicaid and replacing Cesar Chavez Day with Texas Hispanic Heritage Day, while backing voter ID and speaker Joe Straus. Hospitals warn cuts could harm care and long term funding.
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An advertisement targets women with severe headaches offering a 14 day special for new patients. The deal promises all normally charged services at $50, a reduction from $125, valid until January 21, 2011.
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