Radio and Television Interviews

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Soundbites from Dr. Stuart Shapiro Regarding Governor’s Proposed Budget
(February 20, 2008)

  • Soundbite 1 (0:10)
    “Resources are limited, but the frail, elderly and disabled should be at the front of the line, not left behind, when it comes to using limited state resources.”
  • Soundbite 2 (0:16)
    “Twice in outlining his budget, the governor said we have to pay for the care of older Pennsylvanians in nursing homes. He’s absolutely right, and I couldn’t agree more. But what he says and what his budget proposes are two different things entirely.”
  • Soundbite 3 (0:20)
    “All of us understand that difficult choices need to be made each budget years. But nursing home residents have paid their price. They shouldn't be asked to pay more, which is what this budget does. Governor Rendell is balancing this budget on the backs of Pennsylvania oldest, sickest, frailest elderly residents.”
  • Soundbite 4 (0:12)
    “The effects of this chronic underfunding are very real --- on the patients, on those who care for them, and on the families who rely on these facilities to be a safe harbor for elderly loved ones.”
  • Soundbite 5 (0:07)
    “The spending plan outlined by the Governor contains no increase for the nursing home care of our Greatest Generation.”