Texas House GOP caucus nixes Medicaid expansion

[TexasTowelie]

AUSTIN — Texas House Republicans voted to oppose expanding Medicaid under the federal health care law's current strictures Monday, but leaders said talks continue on how to cover more uninsured people with the hope of flexibility from the feds.

“A one-size-fits-all federal approach is not working,” said Rep. Brandon Creighton of Conroe, House Republican Caucus chairman.

Monday's caucus vote, which occurred behind closed doors, was overwhelming, Creighton said. Republicans hold a strong legislative majority, including 95 members of the 150-member House.

GOP lawmakers stressed that vigorous discussions are under way about how to craft a solution that would make health coverage available to uninsured Texans.

More at http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Texas-House-GOP-caucus-nixes-Medicaid-expansion-4327586.php

[font color=green]Really, what do you expect from a bunch of Repukelicans?[/font]

[Thinkingabout]

1. Here is a state with many uninsured, it is time to cut off any medical for elected offices.

OOPS Perry can't think of a good reason but perhaps to have everyone under a national system would be better. You're right, can't get any good out of the repubs.

[pinto]

2. I'm sorry to hear that. Seems these various moves aren't about health care at all.

"Anti-government" posturing by states who stand to benefit from expanded federal health care coverage for their own low income residents.

Posturing which I hope goes by the wayside when it gets down to it all. It's a pretty sad side show, imo.