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Author Archives: ddxdx
Sucking in Idaho
Fred knew he was on the bubble. Federal workers all knew that, and he was a newbie, on probation since he’d been hired here in Canyon County from the station back east. His expertise was grass and range and he … Continue reading
We are Managed
We’re Going to be Managed It looks like Medicaid in Idaho will now come under the “managed care” umbrella. I hope you don’t just shrug. But you probably will, since you don’t think this affects you. It does. It affects … Continue reading
Meetings= Together
There are all kinds. There are the ones with minutes or the ones on the sidewalk. There are ones with published agenda and the ones over a couple beers. I admit I don’t always like meetings, especially when I don’t … Continue reading
Little Apples
It appears Representative Jordan Redman has given up on his Idaho Medicaid Expansion repeal bill, HB 138. It barely passed the House and was headed to stormy waters in the Senate. You have to ask, why does this effort to … Continue reading
Pitchforks
Congressional Republicans have to come up with some good ideas fast, since the shutdown is looming in a few weeks. One of the ideas floated has to do with cutting Medicaid. So maybe the Idaho legislature is going off halfcocked, … Continue reading
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Bird Dog
It’s a question if our (Idaho’s) Attorney General will still be in his role in a couple years. We all know he wants to be Governor. But I’m just giving him a heads up here, not that he asked. There’s … Continue reading
Now What?
What Next? So, the talk is that the Republicans want to get rid of Medicaid. OK, but what next? There would be lots of ways to walk this program back. Let me remind you, nobody likes it. Doctors hate it … Continue reading
Who Are These Guys?
Who Are These Guys? Well, I’m sure you’ve realized by now that the Idaho legislature is in session. I forgive you if you haven’t. Most Idahoans don’t even know who represents them in the legislature. I know this from experience. … Continue reading
Coroner Story: Cold and Dark
Cold Dark Sid had a garage that could be a refuge. Table saw, work bench, but damn cold in the winter. Frost on the inside of the south windows when it got below 20 outside. But it was barely freezing … Continue reading