In fact, it has gone up since then. I also ask the Senator if he recognizes that one of the things they are saying is HCFA is understaffed and would not be able to handle the new duties given to them by this legislation. Who has been cutting back their budget all these years, strangling these organizations so they cannot render appropriate care to the constituency they are delegated to serve? Has the Senator heard them complaining about understaffing?
Harry Reid: “In fact, it has gone up since then. I also ask the Senator if he recognizes that one of the things they are saying is…”
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Discussing budget cuts and staffing issues related to HCFA during a legislative debate.
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