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Rep. Kind Releases Report Showing Overwhelming Support for Expanded Medicaid in Wisconsin

Statement

By: Ron Kind
By: Ron Kind
Date: April 30, 2015
Location: La Crosse, WI
Issues: Senior Citizens Unemployed and Low-Income Entitlements and the Safety Net Health Insurance

Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) released a survey report that studied public opinion about federal support to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin:

"This study underscores that Governor Walker needs to listen to the people of Wisconsin and accept federal Medicaid expansion," said Rep. Kind. "Over 82% of respondents agreed that Medicaid expansion is good for Wisconsin. While Wisconsin faces a $2 billion budget shortfall and Governor Walker is threatening $300 million in cuts to our University System, preventing Wisconsinites from receiving $345 million in benefits we've already paid for is totally irresponsible and not in our best interest. I urge Governor Walker to follow the lead of other Republican Governors around the country and accept Medicaid expansion. "


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