Tammy Duckworth actually said...
At a time when federal budgets are tight, it is really appropriate to consider all potential savings to the government, but I would argue that perhaps the best place to start is not legitimate local funding sources for critical health care programs, especially not at a time when states are under significant budgetary pressure to provide services to their most vulnerable populations.
Context
Duckworth emphasizes the importance of local funding for healthcare amid federal budget constraints.
07/28/2014