At a time when we already face a $40 trillion unfunded obligation for Medicare and Social Security over the next 75 years. thats the exact opposite of responsible public policy. The Democrat bill takes SCHIP far beyond what it was intended to do by reversing the existing status that does not allow adults to be enrolled. The Democrats not only allow States to enroll childless adults but also eliminates a requirement for illegal immigrants to wait 5 years before receiving welfare benefits. The Republican motion to recommit continues current law enforcing the 5year wait. The bill in its current form also eliminates verification of citizenship status. This means that persons who come here illegally could be provided SCHIP because we dont want to ask the right questions. Taking benefits from seniors to expand governmentrun health care to adults and illegal immigrants is unconscionable. Our motion to recommit keeps the 5year wait for SCHIP. It also maintains the standards to verify citizenship.
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