Political Quotes

“Let's get this back where it belongs. We are fully funding the Children's Health Insurance Program for 5 years and community health centers for 2 years. The only sabotage of the Affordable Care Act going on here today is stopping cuts for hospitals in our districts that serve low-income people that would otherwise occur under the Affordable Care Act. We do that for 2 years. The Democrats don't think seniors making $40,000 a month--$40,000 a month--should pay an extra $135 for their part B and part D Medicare so we can take care of our community health centers and children who need health insurance. We delayed this bill coming to the floor at a bipartisan request to find a bipartisan solution that was elusive, sadly. We have never had this problem before, but we have it today. We must act. Mr. Speaker, I urge a ``yes'' vote on this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the Community Health and Medical Professionals Improve Our Nation (CHAMPION) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3922). While I support reauthorizing funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and various other important public health programs, I oppose this bill because it cuts funding for public health, puts families at risk of losing their health insurance, and weakens Medicare. The health of children and expecting and new mothers is something that we can all agree on.…”