Republicans and Democrats spar over entitlement cuts
May 27, 2011
The U.S. Senate’s vote rejecting Republicans’ proposed 2012 budget — and all of its provisions to drastically overhaul Medicare and Medicaid — means both sides are back to debating how...
Most Americans want Medicaid to stay ‘as is,’ survey finds
May 26, 2011
Close to 60% of Americans do not want Congress to change the federal-state Medicaid program for low-income individuals, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey.
GOP may halt Medicare reform plans
May 06, 2011
Key Republican lawmakers said they would wait until after the 2012 elections to make major changes to Medicare, according to published reports. At least one key GOP member, however, challenged that assertion.
GOP House members take heat over proposed Medicare reforms
Apr 28, 2011
Republican House members convened a private conference call Tuesday to talk about ways to reshape the Medicare reform discussion, Congressional aides told Reuters.
House passes GOP-supported fiscal year 2012 budget with big spending cuts
Apr 18, 2011
Voting along party lines, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Paul Ryan’s proposed fiscal year 2012 budget Friday.
House Budget leader Ryan touts Medicare reform in 2012 proposal
Apr 05, 2011
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan says his proposed 2012 budget would give Medicaid “back to the states” in the form of block grants, and give seniors a list of privately run insurance...
GOP targets Medicaid, CLASS Act
Apr 01, 2011
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) says the Republican version of the fiscal 2012 budget—which will be released next month—will call for $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid funding over 10...
Congresswomen ask Budget Committee to preserve Medicare, Medicaid funding in fiscal year 2011
Apr 06, 2010
A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives recently sent a letter to leaders of the House Budget Committee urging them to maintain Medicare and Medicaid funding levels for long-term care in fiscal year...
Republicans set to debate healthcare ideas with Obama; Medicaid, malpractice caps may be on agenda
Feb 10, 2010
Republicans are scheduled to participate in a televised showdown with President Obama on healthcare reform on Feb. 25.