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Friday, January 27, 2012

Health Care

News                                                                                                                             
National Journal | Physicians Oppose Budget Cuts
The American College of Physicians says looming budget cuts and political discord are likely to undermine successful programs that ensure people can get the medical care they need.
National Journal | Obama Administration Highlights Health Care Innovation in Private Sector
Initiatives that seek to improve diabetes care and coordinate care for people after they leave the hospital were highlighted by federal officials Thursday hoping to encourage the private sector to take on some responsibility for improving the overpriced and underperforming U.S. health care system.

Econ Comments & Analysis                                                                                            
Politico | 'Obamacare' shreds social safety net
“Republicans are undermining Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Vote Democratic to stop them.” This has become a staple of liberal Democratic campaigns. Count on the Obama ‘reelection express’ to pound this message home.