The editorial, "President Obama’s Budget: Progress on Health Care," is one written in favor of the progrees of President Obama's future plans for Medicare.
The editor makes an argument using facts about the reserved funds and spending of the government that is planned to be set: where the money will be saved in certain areas to be spent in other needed areas. The editor points out where the budget plans expect to receive half the money, that being from new taxes set on the wealthy, and where the budget plans plan to save money to spend elsewhere.
I find this argument one that is very covincing because it is logical. The editor brings up a valid arguement using facts that is stated in the budget plans. Are these plans rumored, or have they been set in motion? That I do not know, but I believe the editor uses these perceived facts resourcefully.
I agree with this argument because I beleive it is the best thing to do financially. To see where money is being spent too excessively so that it can be saved to spend in a more needed area (this area being medicare for those who can not afford it) is important. This argument is one that is significant because it is one that will effect many for their benefit. I believe that in America, where we are advanced in technology, no one should be denied healthcare because of the inability to pay for it. I believe that it is imperative for the government to step in and help support families that need the help. This should be one of the priorities and if there is a way to cut some expenses in areas to put in medicare, it should be done.

The Editorial, "President Obama’s Budget: Progress on Health Care"

The Stimulus

Today, February 13th, 2009, Congress approved a $787 billion economic stimulus measure. This bill is one that is highly debated, for not one House Republican voted for it. One might argue that the Republicans did not vote for the stimulus bill in rebuke of the new Democratic president, but as John A. Boehner accused, the bill is not about jobs but about spending. The stimulus package is one that is going to put America only in more debt, but at the same time, it is something that Americans need because of the economic crisis. Are we suppose to worry about the present, or plan for the future? The stimulus bill is one that will definitely make improvements for now, but as the Republicans worry, the future generations will feel its effects.

This article and ones that relate to it are important to read because it is important to have knowledge of  what bills are being signed that are effecting that Americans income. It is also important to read the benefits you will have once the stimulus bill is passed, which I have provided a link for.  

Stimulus Article


Stimulus Benefits