Political Quotes

“I call up my amendment No. 1645 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed] proposes an amendment numbered 1645 to amendment No. 1717. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing reduction in enrollment or benefits for individuals enrolled in Medicaid, including seniors, children, families, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and military families) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO HEALTHCARE COVERAGE, WHICH MAY INCLUDE LEGISLATION PROHIBITING REDUCTION IN ENROLLMENT OR BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN MEDICAID.…”