Tom Coburn: “The State of New York supports this bill. So let there be no question. We responded to what they recognize was a problem…”

“The State of New York supports this bill. So let there be no question. We responded to what they recognize was a problem and fixed the title II funding distribution in the bill. The GAO testimony is clear. There is a disproportionate amount of money going for people in the EMA in San Francisco. I do not want to see that drop one penny. I do not believe it will. If I thought it would, I would not be sponsoring this bill. I believe the statement of the gentleman from New York (Mr. Towns) was probably the most profound of all, that we need more money. Dr. Green's testimony about more ADAP funds we authorized whatever may be consumed in this bill, and it is our job to make sure it is appropriated to make sure those people are there. The fact is that GAO testimony says there is a marked disproportion. We are not going to fix that all. We are going to fix that a little bit, 2 percent this year, which, in direction, 2 percent this year with what has been appropriated will have no effect on the San Francisco EMA.”