Mr. Speaker. there are some very good things in this bill. The restoration of benefits for immigrants and the child health provisions are two of the most important. But let us not forget we essentially are talking about a flawed bill that the administration tried to make better. Making a bad bill better doesnt make it good. In the area of Medicare. and I want to talk about some points that I find most troubling. We have raised the premium as a result of this legislation. But we have not guaranteed help for lowincome people. We have made some changes In the Medicare Programs. such as MSAs and a feeforservice option and private contracts with doctors. which I think may undermine the Medicare program. which has a broadbased risk pool.
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