David Obey: “I note that the majority party is considering a number of actions to cut spending, including actions to cut back child…”

“I note that the majority party is considering a number of actions to cut spending, including actions to cut back child health care under Medicaid and including actions to cut back SSI payments to disabled Americans. I wonder if some of those same Members of Congress would be willing to eliminate Federal coverage for health care for Members of Congress before they reach down to the low-income groups in this society and cut their health care. It seems to me that if you are going to start by cutting health care benefits anywhere, we ought to start right on this floor, with the people who work here. ____________________”