I would rather adopt the amendment. If it turns out it is OK, then we protected these children. If you do not do it, it's not part of the $16 billion, 30,000 disabled children lose their Medicaid benefits. We have to do it by law, and I would rather err on that side than err on the other side.
Discussing an amendment related to Medicaid benefits for disabled children.
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