Businesses blast 'list of shame' (firms w/low paid workers on Medicaid)

[ovidsen]

Chicago Sun-Times

June 8, 2005

BY BEN FISCHER - Sun Times Springfield Bureau



SPRINGFIELD -- The state would start naming companies with the most workers enrolled in taxpayer-funded Medicaid programs if Gov. Blagojevich signs a measure that business leaders say would have no impact other than to generate "a list of shame" that would embarrass them.

Under a little-noticed provision inserted into a bill the General Assembly approved last week, officials would create a list of employers whose workers lack adequate private health insurance and must turn to the state for help paying their doctor bills.

http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-medicaid08.html

Can you believe the arrogance? These companies (can you say WalMart?) are worried about being embarrassed!
I'd also like to know just how much these assholes are costing taxpayers.

[acmejack]

1. They need to be embarrassed!

What a bunch of assholes...

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2. duplicate topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1532372