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Medicare Opponents Change Sides in Current Debate

Posted By Sheldon Richman

“After years of trying to cut Medicare spending, Republican lawmakers have emerged as champions of the program, accusing Democrats of trying to steal from the elderly to cover the cost of health reform.” (Washington Post ^[1], Monday)

Political expediency discredits claims based on principle.

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“Guess Who Paved the Road to Socialized Medicine” ^[2] by Sue A. Blevins

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[1] Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/27/AR2009092703277.html

[2] “Guess Who Paved the Road to Socialized Medicine”: http://www.thefreemanonline.org/featured/guess-who-paved-the-road-to-socialized-medicine/

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