Texas CHIP funding debate questions uninsured crisis
An opinion piece critiques coverage of the uninsured and CHIP funding. It argues Texas lost federal matching dollars by cutting CHIP, cites New York Times data on rising uninsured in higher income groups, and questions government intervention versus market-driven solutions. It highlights figures and sources like Chris Patterson and the National Center for Policy Analysis.
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Associated Press
Texas
Children’s Health Insurance Program
CHIP
New York Times
Times
Chris Patterson
The
Texas Public Policy Foundation
National Center For Policy Analysis
Dallas
Patterson
Health care options urged for small businesses
Texas leads uninsured ranks as Census data show rising uninsured. Association Health Plans would let small firms pool across state lines to obtain affordable coverage, with potential 25 percent savings per CBO. NFIB Texas director Clark urges Senate action and Bush backing to curb costs nationwide.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Texas
U.S. Senate
Association Health Plans
U.S. House
National Federation of Independent Business
Congressional Budget Office
Association
Senate
George W. Bush
Federation
Census Bureau
Pain and Hypocrisy in Small Town Gossip
A humorous Lake Wobegon tale about Pastor Inkvest reveals the tension between private human flaw and public piety. The piece contrasts believers and nonbelievers who quickly judge moral lapses by public figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rush Limbaugh, highlighting scrutiny and scandal.
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Garrison Keillor
Lake Wobegon
Pastor Inkvest
Orlando
Keillor
Inkvest
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Rush Limbaugh
California governor elect and Hollywood drama frame a political piece
The LA Times preps to block an actor turned Republican from winning the California governorship while exposing alleged harassment claims. Rush Limbaugh seeks treatment for painkiller use amid a new book on OxyContin, with commentary on public figures and a closing note from Bain, a Stockdale banker, at Wilson County News.
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California
Los Angeles Times
Hollywood
Times
Universe
Rush Limbaugh
New York Times
Barry Meier
Limbaugh
Meier
Rush
Gene Hackman
Arold
Arnold
Bain
Stockdale
Wilson County News
Floresville
Wew-Online
Rush Limbaugh on NFL racism draws fire across party lines
The 2003 Creators Syndicate piece critiques Limbaugh's comments on Donovan McNabb and the NFL diversity policy, drawing criticism from Kweisi Mfume and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie. It cites broader liberal accusations of racism and includes examples of past controversial remarks by various public figures.
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Rush Limbaugh
ESPN
Philadelphia Eagles
Donovan McNabb
NFL
New York City
Charles Barron
Washington, D.C
California
Cruz Bustamante
Robert
Byrd
Fox News
Senate
Ernest Hollings
Africa
Geneva
Limbaugh
Creators Syndicate Inc
Tax cut bill misreads SUV expensing impact say small business group
Raymond J. Keating argues the Senate Finance Committee should not restrict SUV write offs for small businesses. He says expensing levels were expanded to 100000, benefiting investments, and that the business deduction should apply to all vehicle types used for business with a 50 percent business use threshold. Washington, D.C. official identifies the argument.
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Senate Finance Committee
Associated Press
MSN
Des Toups
Rayomnd J. Keating
Small Business Survival Committee
Washington, D.C
Indigent care policy defended by Wilson Memorial staff
Floresville physician Machelle Williams argues the Wilson Memorial Hospital district provides discount visits and many free services to indigent patients while rejecting Dr Bundrant's plan to fund eyeglasses dental care medications and hospital beds for a few. She says many qualify as indigent but earn too much to meet Bundrant's threshold, and resources must cover all needy residents with limited funds.
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Wilson Memorial Hospital
Bundrant
Machelle Williams
D.O
Hospital defends charity care stance against Bundrant plan
Wilson Memorial Hospital District rejects Dr. Brad Bundrant proposal to expand Charity Care citing current program meets Texas law and would require a tax increase. The hospital notes $2,000,000 in free care over 12 months and a 1483 tax rate, arguing new services from a taxpayer funded hospital expansion will benefit all residents, including the uninsured. Duffield explains the stance.
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Wilson Memorial Hospital District
Brad Bundrant
Bundrant
Bob Duffield
Wilson Memorial Hospital
Duffield
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