Several prosecutors probing health care deal

[IndianaGreen]

Several prosecutors probing health care deal

They question the constitutionality of ‘Nebraska compromise’

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The top prosecutors in seven states are probing the constitutionality of a political deal that cut a funding break for Nebraska in order to pass a federal health care reform bill, South Carolina's attorney general said Tuesday.

Attorney General Henry McMaster said he and his counterparts in Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, North Dakota, Texas and Washington state — all Republicans — are jointly taking a look at the deal they've dubbed the "Nebraska compromise."

"The Nebraska compromise, which permanently exempts Nebraska from paying Medicaid costs that Texas and all other 49 states must pay, may violate the United States Constitution — as well as other provisions of federal law," Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34551523/ns/politics-health_care_reform/

[dkf]

1. I am rather peeved about that.

He inflicts us with costs he isn't willing to pay. Disgusting.

[safeinOhio]

2. Great, when it is all over

they can resend that part. I don't think any of us really liked that price for passing the bill.

[chill_wind]

3. That will be interesting..

K& R.

[usregimechange]

4. BS GOP claim:

Nebraska wasn't alone in getting Medicaid breaks. Vermont, Louisiana and Massachusetts also got help with their programs.

your source

[Jamastiene]

5. And what did the other 46 states get?

[jmodden]

6. A 1/2 assed ...

...overhaul without true reform.