REBUTTAL: ‘Let’s get real about Medicaid Reform’
Phil, you say Dr. Stark’s perspective is “slanted” because he’s associated with a conservative think tank; then base your entire rebuttal on your own selective sources. That’s not critical thinking. That’s confirmation bias with a word count.
You claim Medicaid is being “slashed” by $880 billion. Let’s get real; again. That number refers to a reduction in the projected rate of growth, not a literal cut in existing spending. The CBO confirmed Medicaid spending would still rise year over year, just not as fast. Calling that a “slash” is like complaining your raise wasn’t big enough and calling it a pay cut.
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