Editorial - Still Needed

This editorial is about Medicaid programs. The recession has caused people to rely more on insurance to make sure they are covered in case of injuries. There has been more stimulus money put into the Medicaid programs, but that money runs out at the end of the year. If the Congress doesn't extend the funding then other states will have to reduce the Medicaid benefits. I believe that Congress should do all that it can to help with the Medicaid benefits. Everyone deserves to have insurance even if they are poor which is what Medicaid does, provide insurance for the poor. The recession is hurting everyone because businesses are laying workers off which leads to more poor people on the streets. So adding more money into the Medicaid programs is important.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/opinion/21sun2.html