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State Medicaid programs are on track to spend roughly 94% of additional Medicaid funding from the 2009 stimulus package, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

You have to give credit where it’s due. Congress deserves kudos this week for passing legislation that will extend much-needed Medicaid funding to states.

President Obama Tuesday signed a bill sending $26.1 billion in aid, including $16.1 billion in Medicaid relief, to states.

Members of the House of Representatives are expected to vote today in a special session to extend Medicaid assistance to states through the first six months of 2011.

Medicaid funding cuts threaten the quality of life nursing home residents deserve.

Long-term care leaders on Thursday praised the Senate for approving an extension of enhanced Medicaid assistance to cash-strapped states.

The Senate voted Wednesday to end debate on a bill that would extend $16.1 billion in Medicaid assistance to states in 2011. The chamber is set to vote today on the package.

The Senate Monday opted to delay a vote on a Medicaid and education package because it was not fully paid for.

The Senate is expected to vote this week on legislation that would provide $26.1 billion in education funding and Medicaid assistance to states.

It must be summer. How do I know? Congress is dragging its heels on an important piece of legislative business.