A Republican budget proposal unveiled Tuesday recasting federal Medicaid payments to states in the form of block grants prompted harsh criticism from Gov. Mike Beebe, who called it “simply unacceptable.” State medical officials offered blunter assessments, calling the GOP idea “a pig in a poke” and a “hatchet job.” The state’s congressional delegation split along [...]
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State officials decry GOP Medicaid plan
April 6th, 2011 
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February 22nd, 2011 admin Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Boise, ID, United States (AHN) – Hundreds of teachers rallied across Idaho on Presidents’ Day to protest a bill that would make drastic changes in education, including investments in technology and cuts to teaching positions. Teachers, parents and students gathered in Boise, Twin Falls and other locations to call [...]
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January 8th, 2011 admin Linda Young – AHN News Writer Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday called on the Senate Budget Committee to come up with a deficit reduction plan, saying he expected moderately more economic recovery in 2011 than in 2010, but not at a rate sufficient to make much of [...]
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January 6th, 2011 admin Lesson Plan | Six ways to approach “dark,” post-apocalyptic young adult fiction. View full post on Education Stories
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October 17th, 2010 admin The 33 miners who survived a record 69 days trapped underground in Chile hope to create a foundation that will allow them to share their experiences. View full post on All Stories
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May 14th, 2010 Mary Dawn Tingal Getting to know the real deal about government grants is a must-know for everyone. Just knowing that it can ease your financial worries is not enough, know everything.
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