03/07/2012
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"It seems like it is, you know, why would you count them against their Medicaid allocation and hurt their DSH funding?"
"I would stipulate that the President was aware of this change in policy, and he would be derelict if he was not aware of the change."
"My bill does not provide for health coverage, disability payments, or payouts of any kind to Merchant Mariners who served during World War II and does not impact direct spending."
"insuring that individuals who sacrifice so much in service to our country, receive the recognition they deserve is one of the most important jobs that we have as Members of Congress."