Franken tells Burnsville forum: GOP bill isn’t about health care
Speaking before more than 120 people gathered to hear Medicaid recipients talk about the potential effects of the
"This is nothing to do with health care reform," he said. "This is a tax cut for the people who need it the least."
The meeting, held at the
"Nursing homes, a lot of them, will probably close because they will not be able to survive" if the
Medicaid recipients shared emotional stories about how they have benefited from the Affordable Care Act. After each story, many audience members wiped away tears.
"We need that funding to cover for medical expenses," he said. "Kids, in my case, need all the Medicaid funding we can get."
The meeting took place one day after the
Heller did not rule out ultimately voting for a version of the bill, leaving the battle for 50 votes ahead of a
Scrambling to halt or at least slow the
Supporters of the
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