Gingrich called for "flexibility" when he tried to destroy Medicaid back in the mid 90s -- and Clinton vetoed the plan (one of the things Bill did do right). From what I can tell Tommy Thompson's plan looks like a rerun exept that the desperate states are facing huge deficits and already making cuts. Now comes Bush offering a sneaky carrot -- the pot of money upfront to those states willing to go along with his plan -- however, the states WILL be obligated to pay back! So since states are already cutting benefits due to significant revenue loss the unqualified matriculate is gleefully taking it a step further -- off with their heads.
Marta -- Marta Russell Los Angeles, CA http://www.disweb.org