The SpecterBiden substitute severely weakens the goal of setting time limits. Vouchers are mandatory. subject to a reduction in the State grant for noncompliance. The SpecterBiden substitute also undermines the goal of curbing Federal benefits to noncitizens. Under this substitute. even illegal aliens could qualify for Medicaid. a liberalization of the program beyond current law. Under the SpecterBiden plan. middle- and lowincome American families would be put in a position of subsidizing individuals who are openly breaking the law. This is not fair. Under SpecterBiden. the limitations on Medicaid benefits for other noncitizens under the finance bill would be lifted as well. While I respect the good intentions of the sponsors. I simply believe these provisions to too far.
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