Joe Barton: “I don't have anybody coming to me saying that they can't wait for the Affordable Care Act to be implemented.”

I want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.

Before I yield to Dr. Burgess, I echo what Congresswoman Castor just said about the staffs that have worked so hard. We couldn't have done this bill without all the individuals she just named. I also thank her. When she said I have been…

Every now and then, we have a day when it reminds us why we ran for Congress. Today is one of those days.

The final Medicaid discussion draft, the ACE Kids Act, is introduced by full committee Vice Chairman Barton and Representative Castor.