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Goozner on SCHIP

Merrill Goozner has an in-depth analysis of the political process regarding SCHIP. The article talks about how money saved from the repeal of Medicare Advantage program as well as an increase in the cigarette tax will be used to pay for SCHIP. Does repealing Medicare Advantage and renewing SCHIP pit seniors against children as Karen Ignani, president of the insurance industry trade group America’s Health Insurance, claims? Read more at GoozNews’ “PAYGO and SCHIP.”