The “Path to Prosperity,” would end the Medicare and Medicaid system as they currently operate.

It is unclear whether Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) will be able to come to an agreement regarding the federal budget for the rest of this fiscal year.   The House has offered a short-term, one week continuing resolution with $12 billion in cuts from fiscal year 2010 funding levels for the coming week.  The Senate has countered with a proposal for a one week continuing resolution at the current funding levels.  The President is not encouraging these short-term solutions and is pressing for a long-term agreement.  We are monitoring the budget…

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