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Monday, September 28, 2009

Medicare Opponents Change Sides in Current Debate


“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, Monday)

Political expediency discredits claims based on principle.

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“Guess Who Paved the Road to Socialized Medicine” by Sue A. Blevins


  • Sheldon Richman is the former editor of The Freeman and a contributor to The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics. He is the author of Separating School and State: How to Liberate America's Families and thousands of articles.