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The real question is: Will Congress be Congress and slow things down ... and muck things up with too much local politics
Analysis: Congress to remain the same Dec 14, 2008
Everybody is talking about the same kinds of things, but they are very difficult to do
Report: Healthcare plans won't lower costs Apr 28, 2008
The trust funds for Social Security and Medicare don't exist. They are just accounting balances in a computer at the IRS
HealthBiz: GOP eyes up Medicare, Medicaid Nov 09, 2004
We've seen these kinds of requirements before so I'm not going to hold my breath that it will result in a change in policy
Analysis: Mastering labyrinthine Medicare Mar 26, 2004
The shutdown refers to discretionary spending, and Social Security is mandatory spending. It doesn't need an appropriations bill to go forward
Checks likely will be mailed in shutdown Feb 24, 2011