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18Dec

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DeSantis Is Right About Medicaid

North Carolina has become the 40th state to succumb to federal cash and adopt ObamaCare’s Medicaid expansion for able-bodied working-age adults. A new study from the Paragon Health Institute shows there is little to celebrate. Overall health is unlikely to improve despite this massive increase in public welfare. We now have 10 years of data on ObamaCare’s Medicaid expansion. The evidence against the policy is overwhelming: Expansion leads to a surge in spending but reduces healthcare access for traditional Medicaid enrollees such as low-income children and people with disabilities. And it doesn’t improve health.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

6 Best Non-Slip Shoes of 2023

It should be a given that all shoes must be slip-resistant, but the truth of the matter is that many shoes are designed for aesthetics over functionality. This is especially true of feminine styles and dress shoes, where appearance often takes priority over everything else. While no one wants to slide around as they walk, for those who are older and/or have physical disabilities, wearing slippery shoe soles can be especially hazardous. Luckily, more brands than ever sell sturdy shoe soles as part of their designs. Whether you’re looking for comfortable and professional shoes for work, lounging around the house, or heading off for a night out, there are some great non-slip options out there for you. Here are some of the best slip-resistant ...

Many Air Travelers With Disabilities Encounter Hurdles to Verify Service Dogs

Joanna Lubkin, a Unitarian Universalist minister, has chronic pain and fatigue and relies on her service dog, a 4-year-old black Labrador named Sully, to pick up items she drops, press elevator buttons and brace her when her body weakens. She never travels without him.In June, when she and Sully arrived at the Pittsburgh International Airport to fly home to Boston after a conference, the agent at the JetBlue Airlines gate told her that there were no forms on file certifying Sully as a service dog, and refused to let her board.Since 2021, the Department of Transportation has required travelers with disabilities to fill out a standard form before boarding an aircraft with their trained service animal, attesting to the dog’s health, behavior and training. Before her flight to Pittsburgh on D...