Jessica Schubel

September 22, 2017

Cassidy’s disastrous bill (cont’d)

The Medicaid directors of all 50 states and the District of Columbia came together Thursday with a clear, unanimous message on Sen. Bill Cassidy’s health repeal legislation: it’s bad policy being pushed through an irresponsible process.

Number of the Day

44,772 - Number of Louisianans participating in Medicaid-funded home or community based services, which are put at risk under the Cassidy-Graham legislation. (Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities)
August 30, 2017

Sen. Cassidy should work across the aisle

When Congress returns from its August recess on Tuesday, there will be bipartisan efforts in both the House and Senate to find workable solutions to the real problems in our healthcare system. Unfortunately, Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy continue to push an ultra-partisan bill that would destroy the Medicaid program and cause millions of Americans to lose their health insurance.

Number of the Day

Number of the Day 55 - Percentage of 18- to 29-year-old workers who have a favorable view of unions. Only 46 percent of workers age 30 and older have a favorable view of unions. (Source: Pew Research Center)