Editor, Gazette-Journal:
I think Republicans don’t read my stuff, but y’all need to see this.
On May 20th, Rob Wittman emailed me a letter vowing he would not support any bill that “includes any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations.”
He stated, “This issue is personal for me … I’m committed to strengthening our Medicaid system so we can ensure vulnerable members like my birth mother get the care they need.”
Furthermore, “I have been adamant to House leadership that we must protect Medicaid for the most vulnerable members of our community, including children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, single mothers, and pregnant women.”
Also, “I remain committed to protecting Medicaid coverage for Virginia’s most vulnerable populations while strengthening the program to ensure its long-term sustainability.”
On May 22nd, Wittman voted to pass H.B. 1. The Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) latest cost estimate shows that the bill would reduce federal Medicaid spending ...