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pampango

(24,692 posts)
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 09:12 AM Jan 2012

(Gov. Scott) Walker (WI) refuses $37M for health care

Wisconsin will turn down $37 million from the federal government that had been awarded to help implement health care exchanges under President Barack Obama's health care reform law, Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday.

On Wednesday Walker said he was notifying the federal government that Wisconsin was turning down the Early Innovator Grant, saying it didn't make sense to commit to reforms that could have a devastating economic impact.

The American Cancer Society called the Republican governor's action a move backward.

"A robust, consumer-friendly health exchange designed specifically for Wisconsin would greatly expand access to care to those who need it most, while preserving what already works. It's unfortunate the (Walker) administration is deciding to ignore this reality," said Allison Miller, Wisconsin government relations director for the American Cancer Society.

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120119/GPG0101/201190617/Walker-refuses-37M-health-care

Hopefully, this stirs up even more resistance to such a partisan, conservative governor.

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(Gov. Scott) Walker (WI) refuses $37M for health care (Original Post) pampango Jan 2012 OP
These GOP Governors turning down more Federal $$? KeepItReal Jan 2012 #1
2 Days after we submit 1.5 tons of papers saying he needs to be recalled... AllyCat Jan 2012 #2
Totally agree of course but Repukes will do everything to delay it!! n/t hue Jan 2012 #5
nail in coffin eShirl Jan 2012 #3
He's done! RoccoR5955 Jan 2012 #4
Hold on there! NoQuarter Jan 2012 #30
"Hopefully, this stirs up even more resistance to such a partisan, conservative governor. " gateley Jan 2012 #6
There are maybe three people left in the state that haven't made up their minds about this asshat... Scuba Jan 2012 #8
They are truly in a bubble. I remember hearing Palin say she was surprised when she learned they gateley Jan 2012 #13
I live in one of the reddest parts of the State, so I have no delusions about.... Scuba Jan 2012 #14
Thanks for the link. And my sympathies for your neighborhood. :-0 nt gateley Jan 2012 #15
I'm back -- wow, good luck on your registration drive! I think if I saw the gateley Jan 2012 #17
My dad lives in West Bend--Grothman/Sensenbrenner country. Critters2 Jan 2012 #24
Kerry did win INdemo Jan 2012 #28
Nice, send this guy more shovels. harun Jan 2012 #7
Walker is the kid Blacksheep214 Jan 2012 #9
Nose. Face. Cut off. Spite face. yellowcanine Jan 2012 #10
florida is too - insane 2Design Jan 2012 #11
Looks like these guys are willing to wipe out the EC Jan 2012 #12
I think its a matter quakerboy Jan 2012 #27
for an asshole that's soon to be recalled, I guess he chooses to go for broke Javaman Jan 2012 #16
Y'think the goppers Iliyah Jan 2012 #18
Anyone spot the giant hole in this asshat's logic? sybylla Jan 2012 #19
Grrrr! He's a cheat and a liar. AllyCat Jan 2012 #22
I guess he has to keep up the LIE that HCR Act will cost jobs. savalez Jan 2012 #20
WI voters...Any questions on how much this guy hates you? SoapBox Jan 2012 #21
ans: not as much as we hate him---keep watching!! n/t hue Jan 2012 #23
The funds will be distributed to those who want it more Islandlife Jan 2012 #25
Another hateful vile The Wizard Jan 2012 #26
And he thought he evilhime Jan 2012 #29
Trying to kill people before they can vote him out? aquart Jan 2012 #31
He don need no steenking $37 Meellion !!!!!!!!!!! benld74 Jan 2012 #32
Our R-idiot gov. here in Kansas did the same thing. nt tblue37 Jan 2012 #33
This asshole CANNOT be thrown out fast enough. DemonSpawn Jan 2012 #34
"It's unfortunate...? VPStoltz Jan 2012 #35

KeepItReal

(7,769 posts)
1. These GOP Governors turning down more Federal $$?
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 09:29 AM
Jan 2012

Fine by me... just keep reallocating it to California.

We can use to help get that Single-Payer plan passed and kicked off.

AllyCat

(16,189 posts)
2. 2 Days after we submit 1.5 tons of papers saying he needs to be recalled...
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 10:01 AM
Jan 2012

...he shows yet another reason among many WHY he should be recalled. We can't get this moron out of our Capitol fast enough.

 

RoccoR5955

(12,471 posts)
4. He's done!
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 10:24 AM
Jan 2012

I only hope that the people of the Badger State vote this bass turd out in the recall election.

gateley

(62,683 posts)
6. "Hopefully, this stirs up even more resistance to such a partisan, conservative governor. "
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 10:49 AM
Jan 2012

That was my first thought, that I hope the people of Wisconsin hear about this loud and clear, but

"A robust, consumer-friendly health exchange designed specifically for Wisconsin would greatly expand access to care to those who need it most, ..."

Those who need it most are probably already on board with the recall. If they'll be allowed to vote is another thing.

 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
8. There are maybe three people left in the state that haven't made up their minds about this asshat...
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 11:36 AM
Jan 2012

... he's ready to let Wisconsin citizens suffer to make a point, and he doesn't even understand (or pretends not to) why he's being recalled.

gateley

(62,683 posts)
13. They are truly in a bubble. I remember hearing Palin say she was surprised when she learned they
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 12:21 PM
Jan 2012

were doing so poorly. They were in the midst of supporters and yes men, and felt they had the real inside scoop that the outside world just wasn't "getting". I think many of them are like that.

AND, come to think of it as I type this, are you sure you're not just surrounding yourself with like-minded people (like me!) so it may actually be FOUR people who haven't made up their minds? I remember I actually thought Kerry would win handily -- handily! -- in 2004 because the only people I spoke to were disgusted with Bush and going to give Kerry their vote. (I wasn't paying close attention, though, I must admit.)

Anyway, so let's say there are only three people who haven't made up their minds -- didn't Walker implement one of those oppressive voter-ID requirements? Are there enough people left who CAN vote to do the deed?

I really appreciate your input - enlightenment!!

 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
14. I live in one of the reddest parts of the State, so I have no delusions about....
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 12:30 PM
Jan 2012

... our strengths. Remember, we lost Russ Feingold to Ron "Sunspot" Johnson 15 months ago.


As for the voter ID issue, your are correct. Please see...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002180114

gateley

(62,683 posts)
17. I'm back -- wow, good luck on your registration drive! I think if I saw the
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 01:05 PM
Jan 2012

hoops I'd have to jump through I might just feel overwhelmed not even attempt to obtain the proper Walker Certified ID.

I think this move by Walker and other Governors is one of the most dastardly, un-American moves I've ever heard of.

You are to be commended for all you are doing!

Critters2

(30,889 posts)
24. My dad lives in West Bend--Grothman/Sensenbrenner country.
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 03:12 PM
Jan 2012

How he maintains his sanity I'll never know. But it is a constant reminder that nothing is certain.

INdemo

(6,994 posts)
28. Kerry did win
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 04:26 PM
Jan 2012

But when the crooks have their theives in place on a well planned election theft stealin an election is simple and easy...So Kerry won and Bush lost but with the Repuke sec of state he had this well coordinated...And ohion probably want the only state in 2004 that had the wrong count...What i fear this year is that if this election is close and Obama wins he may still lose and Democrats in congress will run away from the issue as they have in the past without any protest

 

Blacksheep214

(877 posts)
9. Walker is the kid
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 11:43 AM
Jan 2012

who kills his parents and then cries to the judge about being an orphan!

How many will die before he gets ousted.

EC

(12,287 posts)
12. Looks like these guys are willing to wipe out the
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 12:10 PM
Jan 2012

repub party just for a few advancements that will be changed back once the Dems get in again. I know we will never elect a repub again here after this. There are so many repubs here who have had it with this party and their bending over backwards for the zealet christo crowd. When a lot of the farmers got frieghtened about their BadgerCare they joined the Dems and I think they've figured out we were right...repubs lie. That would be all the city outlying areas that the repubs just redistricted to add to their roles because they were just sooooo comfident they had their votes. Not anymore.

quakerboy

(13,920 posts)
27. I think its a matter
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 03:47 PM
Jan 2012

of them thinking we have reached a stage in our Republican decline where its either push or fail for them.

There's gotta be a fear, a knowledge among those kicking in the cash, providing the power, that the status quo is not sustainable for long, that if they give the people enough time to realize whats going on, they may just get kicked out hard. I assume that the prevailing thinking on their side is if they push on through and consolidate power while destroying enough of our nations underpinnings, maybe they can make it a permanent thing.

Javaman

(62,530 posts)
16. for an asshole that's soon to be recalled, I guess he chooses to go for broke
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 01:02 PM
Jan 2012

and piss off everyone.

I seem him having a florishing future in the field of fast food prep or as a lobbyist.

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
18. Y'think the goppers
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 01:22 PM
Jan 2012

would want a "healthy" America since they want to make us work for peanuts or make us work like slaves. Top notch pimps keep their prostitute healthy in order to make tons of money. These are your so called "Christians".

sybylla

(8,514 posts)
19. Anyone spot the giant hole in this asshat's logic?
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 01:32 PM
Jan 2012
http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=258405#.TxcCK1pTmlo.facebook
(State) Rep. Richards: Walker's administration states his budget is not balanced
1/18/2012

"On Dec. 29, Walker administration secretary Mike Huebsch sent a letter to federal health secretary Kathleen Sebelius certifying that Wisconsin will have a budget deficit through June 30, 2013. By certifying that its budget isn’t balanced, the Walker administration can now dodge a federal law requiring it to continue providing health care for up to 53,000 residents. The Walker Administration letter contrasts starkly with public comments by Walker, who has claimed repeatedly since June that his budget is balanced. "

So which is it? Is the budget balanced or is it not?

Apparently Wanker wants it both ways.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
21. WI voters...Any questions on how much this guy hates you?
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 01:54 PM
Jan 2012

...he just wants many of you to die. Face it!

AND this should be a picture perfect showing of how these GOPBaggers HATE Americans.

Islandlife

(212 posts)
25. The funds will be distributed to those who want it more
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 03:17 PM
Jan 2012

Hopefully the funds will be used by those with a greater need. One man's loss is other man's gain.

The Wizard

(12,545 posts)
26. Another hateful vile
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 03:34 PM
Jan 2012

Repube politician trying to exploit people's pain for cheap political gain. He knows the recall numbers have rendered his Administration lame duck, and he still buys the repube dogma that hurting the working class is good politics.

evilhime

(326 posts)
29. And he thought he
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 04:29 PM
Jan 2012

was in trouble before?? Does he think those petition signers are going to give up? What a stupid bugger!

 

DemonSpawn

(45 posts)
34. This asshole CANNOT be thrown out fast enough.
Thu Jan 19, 2012, 11:53 PM
Jan 2012

He is like a child throwing a tantrum. He is rolling around on the the floor like an enraged toddler because, well, he's a Republican. All he wants to do is screw the state's police officers, firefighters and teachers!

You meanie poo-poo-head Democrats! WAHHHHHH!!!!!

Srsly Walker, Fuck you.

VPStoltz

(1,295 posts)
35. "It's unfortunate...?
Fri Jan 20, 2012, 03:15 AM
Jan 2012

Why can't people just be frank?
It's STUPID and a sign of certifiable STUPIDITY.

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