By Matt Hawes
An article in Politico today reminds us that the health care fight is far from over, as politicians are still wrangling for special deals. The piece highlights how legislators only view deals as “politics as usual” when it’s some other representative cutting out his share.
“It is very clear from the process that took place in the final days of the bill that Americans are disturbed about the process,” said Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.). “I believe it would be important for us to take out the egregious items.”
Does that mean he might forfeit the money for Massachusetts?
Not at all. Kerry argued the funding was completely legitimate because Massachusetts has already used significant state resources to extend benefits beyond what the current federal Medicaid rules require….