Speech #1100113746

This new bill brings in 200.000 more Medicaideligible children than the first bill. We have listened and we have made changes. But compromising on childrens health can only go so far. The second issue I have heard. and It makes my blood boil. is the argument that undocumented Immigrants would gain coverage under this bill. I know It is Halloween so we are going to scare the American people as best we can. but this is a tactic that cannot stand. Lets make it clear: Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for Medicaid and CHIP. they have never been. and nothing in this bill changes that. Nothing