The root cause of what is ailing this Nation, the root cause of what is bankrupting this Nation, is the size, the scope, all the rules, all the regulations.

How about if we put everything on budget?

From my standpoint, I am new here, never been involved in politics.

I think the American people want results, but also what they want is some fiscal discipline here.

By and large, government was something to fear because they understood that as government grew, our freedoms receded.

We have made it easier for government to grow, particularly in 1975 when we lowered that filibuster threshold to only three-fifths.

the majority of the in-home companionship services are provided by small businesses, and are paid for through the private market.

is the Department willing to withdraw the rule to conduct a more comprehensive analysis of the impact on State Medicaid and budgets?

will the Department follow SBA's recommendation to conduct a more thorough economic analysis before moving forward with this proposed rule?

the rule would mean that seniors in America would have less care, because it would be more expensive.

the Department didn't consult with a single Medicaid director when developing the rule.