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Medicaid block grants explained
One of the most controversial ideas in Washington right now is to turn Medicaid into a block grant program. Republicans vow it will lower the deficit. Democrats say it will gut the social safety net.
Cheat Sheet: The federal budget standoff
Congress has two days to reach a budget deal to fund the government for the rest of the year or else come Saturday, the federal government will go into a partial shutdown.
Obama ups border budget to chorus of gripes
President Obama is taking heat from all sides this week for his 2012 budget proposal, which proposes increased funding for…
Putting the squeeze on Big Bird
Cash-strapped public TV looks to cheaper broadband and a mobile future.
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