27-1

[Max Sawicky]

NY is unique in that the state bucks Medicaid
down to the city.  This is long-standing.  I don't
know if any other cities have this responsibility.

mbs

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com
[mailto:owner-lbo-talk at lists.panix.com]On Behalf Of Brad De Long
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2000 9:40 AM
To: lbo-talk at lists.panix.com
Subject: Re: 27-1


>
>"In New York, a draft proposal of Governor-elect George Pataki's
>administration calls for a cut of over $1 billion in Medicaid, while Mayor
>Rudolph Giuliani proposed a 25 percent reduction in Medicaid and other
>help for the poor.

How does a mayor propose a 25% cut in Medicaid?

Brad DeLong