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Obamacare nears ‘primary care cliff,’ with programs serving poor set to expire
The Washington Times ^ | December 7, 2014 | By Tom Howell Jr.

Posted on 12/07/2014 6:43:53 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

Finding funds a tough sell for lawmakers with public sour on Affordable Care Act.

Republicans won’t need to lift a finger to make a dent in at least three Obamacare programs.

The trio of primary care programs, which serves poor Americans, is due to expire at the end of this fiscal year unless Congress finds more funding. But keeping the programs alive could be a tough sell amid a political climate still sour on President Obama’s signature health law.

Obamacare supporters have labeled it the “primary care cliff,” and say it would be a disaster for the health of 22 million poor Americans if the country goes over the Sept. 30 deadline without finding more money for the programs....

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: obamacare
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1 posted on 12/07/2014 6:43:53 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Cross referencing this related Yahoo article.


2 posted on 12/07/2014 6:46:41 PM PST by tanknetter
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Oh sure, let’s trot out some imaginary number to make everyone feel bad and demand to keep the program . . .

It’s always the same . . . talking about a one-track gutter.


3 posted on 12/07/2014 6:46:43 PM PST by txnativegop (Tired of liberals, even a few in my own family.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Boehner will find a way to keep funding it.


4 posted on 12/07/2014 6:47:00 PM PST by MNDude
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Let this and other “programs” starve, wither and then die on the vine. Not a penny more for the Socialists’ progressive agenda items.


5 posted on 12/07/2014 6:54:16 PM PST by House Atreides
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Let them burn. Pain is the only way people will learn why not to vote like this.


6 posted on 12/07/2014 6:56:38 PM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: MNDude

They will be funded.

Heck, the GOP will fully fund Obamacare.

They sure as heck are not going to take on Obama cuz they’re spooked by two terrible words: government shutdown.

I’ve never seen a program eliminated as long as I’ve been alive.

Now you know why I stayed home in November.


7 posted on 12/07/2014 6:59:22 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop
Now you know why I stayed home in November.

Yeah, thanks for that. You seem so proud of yourself too.

I have full confidence that the new GOP majority (no thanks to you) will allow these programs to die the death that they deserve.

8 posted on 12/07/2014 7:01:10 PM PST by SamAdams76
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To: goldstategop
I’ve never seen a program eliminated as long as I’ve been alive.

Suggestion for Article V convention:

No new spending program can be initiated until at least two spending programs have been eliminated.

9 posted on 12/07/2014 7:02:32 PM PST by okie01 (THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: Ignorance on Parade)
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To: SamAdams76

You’re the idiot who places a lot of confidence in Boner and McConman.

They’re not going to say “no” to Obama.

The GOP is all hat no cattle.

Conservatism wasn’t on the ballot in November. Republicans won but not conservatives.

The party ignored me. Its seems more invested in reaching across the aisle than in stopping Obama.

Just the way the GOP establishment prefers. I didn’t want to vote for the clowns that run the party in Washington.


10 posted on 12/07/2014 7:04:48 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: okie01

I think Reagan got rid of the helium something program....They will only increase it 20%. And it will be called a cut...fools all


11 posted on 12/07/2014 7:07:36 PM PST by Hojczyk
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To: goldstategop

Wow!
If there wasn’t a single person or issue you wanted to vote for or against then you live in the dullest town in the world.


12 posted on 12/07/2014 7:08:03 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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To: mrsmith

Nothing.

A conservative feels like the girl at the party no one wants to chase.

Republicans take the base for granted. Heck, presumptive front-runner Jeb says he wants nothing to do with us.

I didn’t feel the love and I didn’t waste my time voting for folks who’ll do what they want now that they have been safely elected.


13 posted on 12/07/2014 7:11:27 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop

Rough, well- start doing what you can now to get someone you like in the race in 2016. It’ll be too late soon.

I had a conservative third-party candidate to vote for. He got 25+ per cent without spending hardly anything. No Dem ran.
But so far I see my Rep standing up more against the Leadership LOL!


14 posted on 12/07/2014 7:17:32 PM PST by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat Party!)
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To: goldstategop
You didn't vote so you don't get to complain or have an opinion.

Go back to your binge watching of TV shows on Netflix.

15 posted on 12/07/2014 7:21:30 PM PST by SamAdams76
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Obamacare supporters have labeled it the “primary care cliff,” and say it would be a disaster for the health of 22 million poor Americans if the country goes over the Sept. 30 deadline without finding more money for the programs....

Page the Money Fairy...

The working net Income Tax payer is all tapped out.
Good Luck.

16 posted on 12/07/2014 8:05:23 PM PST by publius911 (Formerly Publius6961)
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To: SamAdams76

I didn’t vote for the establishment you mean.

I still have the right to have my voice heard.

Even if its not the least bit interested in us.


17 posted on 12/07/2014 8:15:59 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: publius911

Wouldn’t want to be accused of being Uncle Scrooge.


18 posted on 12/07/2014 8:16:40 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop

You didn’t vote. You have no right to complain about the results.


19 posted on 12/07/2014 8:17:21 PM PST by SamAdams76
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To: House Atreides

Let me see....we have Obamacare which is mandatory, we have Medicaid and Obamacare subsidies for the poor so why WHY would we need to also fund health centers for the poor???
So many redundant programs and just not enough money to fund them all.
Yes, I read the whole article.


20 posted on 12/07/2014 8:31:23 PM PST by sheana
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