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Brown Busts the Budget
Capital Ideas
By: Katy Grimes
6.22.2011
The California Legislature just passed a budget. Less than 24 hours later, the governor vetoed it, leaving many scratching their heads why Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a budget from his own party.
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Why Medicaid Should Be Easier to Fix than Entitlement Programs
Capital Ideas
By: John R. Graham
6.1.2011
Congress remains gridlocked on many important issues but not every politician is afraid to challenge the unsustainable growth of Medicaid. Consider S. 1031, by U.S. Senator Tom Coburn. This measure would increase local control over Medicaid spending and improve the incentives that have led politicians to trap ever more low-income citizens in poverty and the poor access to care that characterizes this top-heavy system.
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