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Can somebody here clarify if the veto’ed bill included illegals or not? I understand the 4 times poverty for NY was small, but adults using it and illegals were my objections. I’ve heard talking heads on both sides denying and confirming. Which was it?

In Texas, I know illegals are draining Medicaid and all get some form of free medical because nobody asks if they are legal or not. If they come, they get treatment. Also the 47 million uninsured figure that is out there is about 25% illegals and about 40% Americans that qualify for Medicaid, but choose not to apply. I also don't understand a program for poor kids being used for adults. There again, the money is there for Medicaid, why get SCHIP? The 400% waiver for NY is allegedly not there per Sen Grassley.

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PS. I will oppose the next bill if they just talk money and don’t cut the illegals out. Lowering the money by 1 billion, while including adults and illegals is still a “no” vote from me. One compromise isn’t like any other compromise.