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Chris Van Hollen: “The gentleman from Indiana just made the point that under the current Medicaid system States have lots of flexibility…”

On the recordMarch 20, 2013
The gentleman from Indiana just made the point that under the current Medicaid system States have lots of flexibility, including Indiana, to help bring down costs. But when you have a tight program, cutting another $820 billion is not a lifeline; it's throwing them an anchor. I reserve the balance of my time.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Mar 20, 2013

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