| Republicans want to kill the measure in large part to make a political point -- throwing a wrench into healthcare reform takes the wind out of Obama's political sails. Also, cutting back on expensive safety-net healthcare services helps states pay for the tax cuts that are oh so popular among Republican voters. By doing so, they condemn millions of poor Americans -- including the growing ranks of the "new poor" created during this economic downturn -- to a life in which basic healthcare services are out of reach and medical emergencies spell financial ruin. |
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