Political Quotes

“H.R. 3378 was passed by the House earlier this year, sent to the other body, amended by the other body and sent back to us for further action. The other body amended the bill to make technical amendments to certain provisions in the Health Care Improvement Act and authorized several Indian Health care demonstration programs, the year 2000. Mr. Speaker, I include for the Record a letter dated September 25 from Chairman Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. This letter explains the support of the gentleman from Virginia [Mr. Bliley] for 3378, as amended. The letter referred to follows: House of Representatives, Committee on Commerce, Washington, DC, September 25, 1996. Hon. Don Young, Chairman, Committee on Resources, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: The Senate recently passed an amended version of H.R. 3378, a bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to extend the demonstration program for direct billing of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payors. I remain concerned about the implications of passing this measure, but appreciate your interest in having it move forward, since the projects would otherwise expire September 30, 1996.”