Nevertheless, the concept deals with one of the main arguments that Democrats make against block grants, which is that more people need Medicaid during economic downturns and block grants do not account for that counter-cyclical nature of the program.

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If you are deeply opposed to the concept of being cut down to your regular size, you can wear a small block or kitten heel.

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