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Enrique

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5. that has been discussed seriously

Reply to MannyGoldstein (Original post)

Thu Jun 28, 2012, 12:04 AM

Jun 2012

But every discussion involved Congressional action. Joe Lieberman shamefully flip-flopped on it, once being clearly in favor of expanding Medicare and then for no good reason turning against it. I thought my opinion of him by that time couldnt get any worse, but it did when he did that.

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Stupid question, I know: could Obama order that Medicare be opened to insure those who pay for it? [View all] MannyGoldstein Jun 2012 OP

I don't think Medicare negotiates costs with providers. n/t cynatnite Jun 2012 #1

Well it kind of does MannyGoldstein Jun 2012 #2

About the only one lower is Medicaid. Most providers take some Medicare. Far fewer Caid. Hoyt Jun 2012 #4

That sounds like a good idea. Zalatix Jun 2012 #3

that has been discussed seriously Enrique Jun 2012 #5

I like it. elleng Jun 2012 #6

the powers of congress aren't limited to appropriations. unblock Jun 2012 #7

gee maybe we could all have the same plan congress has nt msongs Jun 2012 #8

Choosing private insurance companies? DevonRex Jun 2012 #9