Quotes of: Medicaid Keyword

Expanding Medicaid without fixing Medicaid is a terrible idea.

Bob McDonnell

Well, there are about 10 million children that aren't covered by health insurance. About 3 million qualify for Medicaid but don't get it, so we're going to reach out and bring more of those kids into the Medicaid program.

Franklin Raines

In fact, entitlement spending on programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security make up 54% of federal spending, and spending is projected to double within the next decade. Medicare is growing by 9% annually, and Medicaid by 8% annually.

Jim Ryun

Medicaid and the Child Health Insurance Program are the two most important safety net programs for children.

Irwin Redlener

The automatic stabilizer is unemployment insurance, food stamps, additional coverage of Medicaid.

Franklin Raines

Healthcare costs are rising, and not just Medicare and Medicaid, but healthcare in general.

Gwen Moore

It's not health care reform to dump more money into Medicaid.

Phil Bredesen

How we continue to fund Medicare and Medicaid into the future is a pressing issue of national concern.

James T. Walsh

The decision is 'trust fund' versus 'no more Medicaid' - and that shouldn't be a tough decision.

Haley Barbour

There is a lot of waste in government-run programs generally, and a lot of waste and fraud and misuse of money in Medicare and Medicaid that can be saved.

Chuck Grassley

We cannot afford to lose the Medicaid funding for low-income women.

Kay Bailey Hutchison

With its Medicaid expansion, Obamacare may turn out to be the most equality-promoting policy enacted in a generation.

Timothy Noah

Government did get into the health care business in a big way in 1965 with Medicare, and later with Medicaid, and government already distorts the marketplace.

Roy Blunt

Medicaid is essentially bankrupt, Medicare is essentially bankrupt, why the heck would we give the federal government another entitlement program to manage?

Tim Pawlenty

You're entitled to Medicaid regardless of your income. Don't worry about your health care.

Max Baucus

When it comes to serious cuts to major programs like Medicaid, the American people are not calling for leadership but magic. They want cuts with no pain.

Juan Williams

Medicaid is a vital safety net for New York's poor and vulnerable, young and old alike.

James T. Walsh

Tens of billions of dollars could be saved in Medicare and Medicaid alone by eliminate fraud and improving patient care. Not only would this save money, but it will save lives.

Tim Murphy

What is Medicaid all about? It's staying true to the mission: to care for people historically left behind.

Risa Lavizzo-Mourey

In a system where the cost of care is hidden by taxes levied on your income, property, and business activities, it is no wonder why so many Americans rely on Medicaid to pay their long term care.

Michael Burgess

Forty states have sued tobacco companies over the costs of health care for residents on Medicaid and public assistance.

Bill Dedman