(Portions cross-posted at The Greater Rochester Weblog)
Since President Bush began beating his drum to reform Social Security, many progressive voices spoke up pointing out that Medicaid was the larger crisis and needed more immediate attention. Being from New York State, and feeling the oppressive taxes burdening communities to cover Medicaid costs, I hoped that a groundswell was building to address the problem.
The Democrats could pick up the mantle of reform at the local, state, and federal levels by focusing in on Medicaid reform. What happened? And is it too late?
I don't think so.
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