Moving target: Corbett(Pa.) has a new excuse to resist Medicaid plan

[yortsed snacilbuper]

The Corbett administration's response to the Medicaid proposal is starting to look like a case of continually moving the target so it can't be hit. Mr. Corbett had said he wanted a sit-down with federal officials to go over his questions and concerns yet, after that took place, he said he needed still more data. Now, despite agreement among respected researchers, he is suggesting the state's independent office doesn't have the right information to conduct its analysis.

Mr. Corbett should trust the state's Independent Fiscal Office and follow up its analysis with a plan to help thousands of hard-working Pennsylvania families.

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[Freddie]

1. What an asswipe

PA's biggest employer is health care, and his turning away the Medicaid expansion is causing hospitals to lay off as they anticipate more unfunded care. Laid off health care workers, like laid off teachers, vote. And not for One-Term Tommy.