I would have a hard time explaining to families in my district, many of whom are struggling to put food on the table, as to why they should be helping to pay for the health expenses of someone who broke the law to get here and has no right to those Federal dollars.
Barletta expresses concern over taxpayer funding for healthcare for illegal immigrants.
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