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Date: Tuesday, November 21, 1995 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343
The Republican Medicaid plan places millions of women, children, senior citizens and individuals with disabilities in double jeopardy. As this analysis shows, states too will face an impossible task because of the huge shortfall in funding. This will place governors and state legislatures in a position in which they would almost certainly be forced to eliminate health care coverage for their most vulnerable citizens -- pregnant women, young children, senior citizens in nursing homes and those with disabilities. That is why President Clinton must and will veto this unfortunate piece of legislation.
For 30 years, both political parties have worked to protect the health of the American people. As Speaker Gingrich meets with Republican governors today, it is my hope that they will focus their discussions on improving this vital program and reemphasize its essential role in providing access to necessary health care for 36 million Americans.