In the final bill, we assume that 65 percent of the children receiving the benefit wouldn't get the benefit anymore. It seems to me this bill needs more work, would have benefited from a committee hearing. It doesn't prioritize poor kids to ensure that they get health care first. I look forward to the debate today.
Roy Blunt: “In the final bill, we assume that 65 percent of the children receiving the benefit wouldn't get the benefit anymore. It…”
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Discussing concerns about a bill related to children's health care benefits.
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