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Medicaid, the largest payer for long-term care facilities, covers around 2 in 3 nursing home residents, and reducing dollars to the massive, yet already resource-limited, program could have disastrous effects on older adults’ health, safety and quality of life.
What Republicans' possible Medicaid cuts could mean for nursing homes
Experts told PBS News that there are ways to ensure older adults get the quality and type of care they need, but most require more resources, not less.
buff.ly
May 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Medicaid, the largest payer for long-term care facilities, covers around 2 in 3 nursing home residents, and reducing dollars to the massive, yet already resource-limited, program could have disastrous effects on older adults’ health, safety and quality of life.
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The plan to defund Planned Parenthood would cost taxpayers $300 million over the next decade, according to a leaked preliminary estimate compiled by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
The GOP's plan to defund Planned Parenthood would add $300 million to the deficit
So much for cutting costs.
www.motherjones.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The plan to defund Planned Parenthood would cost taxpayers $300 million over the next decade, according to a leaked preliminary estimate compiled by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
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A cartoon by Eugenia Viti. #NewYorkerCartoons
April 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
A cartoon by Eugenia Viti. #NewYorkerCartoons
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Ali Velshi, just after the ‘24 election, gave this incredible commentary, perfect for right now, when it feels like all is lost.
youtube.com/watch?v=STTr...
youtube.com/watch?v=STTr...
Velshi: History has taught us that defeat paves the way for triumph
YouTube video by MSNBC
youtube.com
April 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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There are just some things you can't defend. The rich got richer today. 😡
WATCH: 'This is amateur hour.' Rep. Horsford blasts U.S. trade rep after Trump tariff pause
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was in the middle of his testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee when President Donald Trump announced that he was pausing his new tariffs on most ...
www.pbs.org
April 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
There are just some things you can't defend. The rich got richer today. 😡
April 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Clearly they meant to invite “Jeff Goldblum” to the Houthi Group Chat…
a man wearing glasses and a brown jacket sits on a couch with a spotify logo in the background
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a brown jacket sits on a couch with a spotify logo in the background
media.tenor.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Clearly they meant to invite “Jeff Goldblum” to the Houthi Group Chat…
LOL!🤣
March 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
LOL!🤣
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Jeffrey Goldberg and Pete Hegseth. One takes DOD protocols seriously:
Goldberg:
—Did not disclose sensitive information; and
—Left the chat when clear he was on chain (errantly) w/classified plans
We’ve asked Pee Wee amateurs to play in big leagues. Expect (a lot) more unforced errors.
Goldberg:
—Did not disclose sensitive information; and
—Left the chat when clear he was on chain (errantly) w/classified plans
We’ve asked Pee Wee amateurs to play in big leagues. Expect (a lot) more unforced errors.
March 25, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Jeffrey Goldberg and Pete Hegseth. One takes DOD protocols seriously:
Goldberg:
—Did not disclose sensitive information; and
—Left the chat when clear he was on chain (errantly) w/classified plans
We’ve asked Pee Wee amateurs to play in big leagues. Expect (a lot) more unforced errors.
Goldberg:
—Did not disclose sensitive information; and
—Left the chat when clear he was on chain (errantly) w/classified plans
We’ve asked Pee Wee amateurs to play in big leagues. Expect (a lot) more unforced errors.
Watch this!
March 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Watch this!
Patrick Kearns, a longtime VA nurse, expects the Iowa City VA to lose 300 workers.
“That would be crippling. There’s no way we would be able to maintain the services we have and it would destroy the basic fabric of the entire healthcare system,” Kearns said.
“That would be crippling. There’s no way we would be able to maintain the services we have and it would destroy the basic fabric of the entire healthcare system,” Kearns said.
Iowa City VA Medical Center gears up for major job cuts
The Iowa City Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center is gearing up for potentially hundreds of its workers to be cut.
www.kcrg.com
March 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Patrick Kearns, a longtime VA nurse, expects the Iowa City VA to lose 300 workers.
“That would be crippling. There’s no way we would be able to maintain the services we have and it would destroy the basic fabric of the entire healthcare system,” Kearns said.
“That would be crippling. There’s no way we would be able to maintain the services we have and it would destroy the basic fabric of the entire healthcare system,” Kearns said.
It's best you leave the wombats alone. 🙄
US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat may have visa canceled, official says | CNN
An American tourist who was reportedly filmed picking up and running off with a wild baby wombat may be forced to leave Australia if officials reviewing her visa find she has breached its conditions.
www.cnn.com
March 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It's best you leave the wombats alone. 🙄
If you care about democracy, pay attention!
A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know
Congressional Republicans are pushing legislation that would make sweeping changes to voter registration, including requiring those signing up to present documents proving U.S. citizenship.
www.npr.org
March 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
If you care about democracy, pay attention!
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A top economics reporter goes off script on national TV: “I am going to say this at risk of my job, but what President Trump is doing is insane.”
March 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
A top economics reporter goes off script on national TV: “I am going to say this at risk of my job, but what President Trump is doing is insane.”
Healthy food from local farmers for kids being cut by Trump and Musk seems on brand www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
USDA cancels $1B in local food purchasing for schools, food banks
States have been notified that they will not receive 2025 funding for schools to buy food from nearby farms.
www.politico.com
March 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
In fiscal 2024, 43 pounds of fentanyl were seized at the northern border, according to Customs and Border Protection data.
More than 21,000 pounds were seized at the southern border during the same time period.
So, yes, let's treat Canada like an enemy. 🙄
More than 21,000 pounds were seized at the southern border during the same time period.
So, yes, let's treat Canada like an enemy. 🙄
www.usnews.com
March 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In fiscal 2024, 43 pounds of fentanyl were seized at the northern border, according to Customs and Border Protection data.
More than 21,000 pounds were seized at the southern border during the same time period.
So, yes, let's treat Canada like an enemy. 🙄
More than 21,000 pounds were seized at the southern border during the same time period.
So, yes, let's treat Canada like an enemy. 🙄
😂
March 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
😂
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Gee, Rubio, what changed?
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Gee, Rubio, what changed?
Oh, how I wish!
March 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Oh, how I wish!
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KYIV INDEPENDENT: “It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.” kyivindependent.com/editorial-a-...
March 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
KYIV INDEPENDENT: “It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up.” kyivindependent.com/editorial-a-...