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Tommy, is Obamacare imploding?Tommy talks to David Howard, Professor in the Dept. of Health Policy and Management at Emory University, about the state of Obamacare going forward.
absence of the Affordable Care Act. And of course the federal federal government spending on health care including Medicare Medicaid. And the cost related to the exchange's continued to rise rapidly and not a big problem. -
Analysis: Budget cut? Edwards' list appears to exaggerate
… million in reductions over his first year as governor. In January, the Democratic governor called them "painful government spending cuts." That figure appears to exaggerate the impact of the situation, however. While little argument exists the …
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Think Tank 1110am Donald TrumpCut social security and Medicare. Experts say it’s the only way to reduce America’s trillions of dollars of debt. Should President Trump do it? This hours guest: Ron Faucheaux - Political Analyst & President of Clarus Research Group
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1-10-17 Scoot 2pm- Obama years, positive or negative?Tonight, President Obama gives his farewell address to the nation. Why do you have a positive or a negative view of the Obama Years? What do you blame President Obama for? What do you give him credit for?
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Think Tank 1210pm
This hours guest: Will we see the end of Obamacare? The death of Obamacare may not be exaggerate-ed. Even those who back the plan think major changes are necessary or it will collapse. See anyone with a better plan? Michael Cannon - Director of Health Policy @ Cato Institute
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Think Tank 1210pm aid flood victims
$2.5 billion is what Louisiana needs to aid flood victims. Will Congress approve the money before their October recess...in time to keep residents from abandoning their homes? This hours guest: John Kennedy - State Treasurer Dr. Charles Boustany - U.S. Congressman
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Garland Robinette 1210pm Dr Charles Boustany
The Congressman tells Garland if we don't get some some level of disaster funding families may walk away from their homes.
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Trump says Michelle Obama's 'no hope' comment about the past
… Office of Management and Budget, choosing a tea partyer and fiscal conservative with no experience assembling a government spending plan. Mulvaney, a founder of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, has taken a hard line on budget matters …
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On victory lap, few signs Trump focusing on unified nation
… Mulvaney to be his budget director, choosing a tea partyer and fiscal conservative with no experience assembling a government spending plan. The raucous rallies, a hallmark of his campaign, are meant to salute supporters who lifted him to the …
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Poll: Kennedy has 14 point lead over Campbell in Senate race
… says Kennedy has been very popular statewide for the past several years, because he’s been a vocal critic of government spending . “It’s carried over, and it’s probably going to make him, at this point in time unless something dramatic …
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Political risks come with control of Washington for GOP
… future retirees. Trump is proposing a $1 trillion infrastructure bill; most conservatives balk at major new government spending . As for Democrats, even from their defensive crouch they're eyeing the political upside that could result from …
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For global economy, Trump victory intensifies uncertainties
… An analysis in June by Moody's Analytics said that if Trump's proposals on taxes, trade, immigration and government spending were fully adopted, it would slash U.S. economic output and eliminate 3.5 million jobs, leaving the U …