JENNIFFER GONZALEZ CALLS FOR FISCAL OVERSIGHT BOARD ACTION TO PREVENT MEDICAID CRISIS
In a letter today to all members of the Fiscal Oversight and Management Board, Gonzalez-Colon warned that if this funding need is not attended it would mean the loss of
"According to the
Another consequence of this that the congresswoman emphasized to the members of the Board in her letter, is that ta situation would arise that would induce a greater rate of population flight to the other states, since individual Puerto Ricans doing so would be able to have access to fully funded
Gonzalez-Colon pointed out that along with her, many others have joined together to raise consciousness among federal officials, Members of
"Additionally,
The congresswoman added that she' s aware of the Board's sympathy about the need to replace the limited funds that will run out, but she was insistent about making clear that it is vital for them to act in an official quality advising
"A president appointed each of you, and all but one of you were appointed at the recommendation of congressional leaders. Federal officials will hold your advice on this matter in the highest regard . . . and it could be pivotal. As of now, all that they know from the Board's letters to the Governor is that, despite your sympathy, you have recommended reducing spending for healthcare in the islands. These prescriptions can only undermine the effort to avoid the 'cliff.' So, I, again, respectfully request that the Board formally advise the
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Statement By Congressman Brian Higgins
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