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What did Dr Ben Carson do?
Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. (born September 18, 1951) is an American retired neurosurgeon and politician who served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021.
What impact did Medicare and Medicaid have on society?
Medicare and Medicaid have greatly reduced the number of uninsured Americans and have become the standard bearers for quality and innovation in American health care. Fifty years later, no other program has changed the lives of Americans more than Medicare and Medicaid.
Who started Medicare and Medicaid?
President Lyndon B. JohnsonOn July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law legislation that established the Medicare and Medicaid programs. For 50 years, these programs have been protecting the health and well-being of millions of American families, saving lives, and improving the economic security of our nation.
How does Medicare and Medicaid affect the economy?
In short, Medicaid adds billions of dollars in economic activity. The federal government boosts this activity by matching state Medicaid spending at least dollar for dollar, bringing new money into states.
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Carson's position also puts him at odds with the Republican Party platform, which says the party “is committed to saving Medicare and Medicaid.” In a statement, the Republican National Committee chalked up Carson's position to the diverse opinions of its candidates.
McConnell in bind on Obamacare, Planned Parenthood measure
"I'll protect Medicare from Republicans committed to ‘phase it out,’ as one GOP candidate said,'" Clinton said in a statement marking the start of a new season of Medicare enrollment.. GOP strategists not affiliated with campaigns wonder how long Carson can avoid serious questions about his plan.
Obama says all lives matter
Carson acknowledges that opponents of his plan will criticize his proposal to give the poor savings accounts rather than Medicaid, a program that provides 72 million low-income Americans with basic and long-term care services.