President Bush and the Poor

Which side should we who affirm Catholic Social Thought be on:  President Bush's side?  The side of the 44 Republicans who signed the letter?  Or is Catholic Social Thought indeterminate on this issue--and if it is, what's CST good for?

WASHINGTON (AP), April 14, 2005 -- President Bush's budget centerpiece to squeeze billions of dollars from spending on health care for the poor ran into jeopardy Thursday as 44 House Republicans signed a letter protesting the cuts.

The lawmakers said reducing Medicaid spending over the next five years by up to $20 billion as approved last month by the House ''will negatively impact people who depend on the program and the providers who deliver health care to them.''

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Michael P.