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Thanks for visiting. On a semi-daily basis we scan Florida's major daily newspapers for significant Florida political news and punditry. We also review the editorial pages and political columnists/pundits for Florida political commentary. The papers we review include: the Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel, Palm Beach Post, Naples News, Sarasota Herald Tribune, St Pete Times, Tampa Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Tallahassee Democrat, and, occasionally, the Florida Times Union; we also review the political news blogs associated with these newspapers.

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The Blog for Friday, September 02, 2005

"That Is Wrong"

    "Young Floridians turning 21 with major health issues could be forced into nursing homes":
    Next week, Buddy Horace turns 21. For most kids, the milestone brings celebratory shots at midnight and legal access to bars.

    For Horace, who has muscular dystrophy, it could mean moving into a nursing home.

    At least, that has been the state's plan for Horace and other almost-21-year-olds with complex medical needs who are on the verge of becoming too old to qualify for the nursing care that allows them to live at home.

    Florida has a better option, known as the Aging Out program, to continue at-home health assistance for these young adults. But Agency for Health Care Administration officials say there isn't enough money to enroll all those who need it.
    We agree with (of all people), State Sen. Mike Fasano, a New Port Richey Republican:
    "This is a young man who got his high school diploma," Fasano said. "His reward shouldn't be (getting) sent to a nursing home for the rest of his life. That is wrong."
    "Birthday threatens home care".

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