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Frank Lucas: “In Oklahoma, we are one of, I think three states where out…”

Featuring: Frank Lucas, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, District 3

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GOP Budget Priorities with Rep. Frank Lucas

Published | Video Starts at 13:35

I think that reforming Medicaid, which is the program that applies to people under 65 below a certain income level, is probably one of the necessities because it's just out of control. Now. There are a lot of unique issues in various states. In Oklahoma, we are one of, I think three states where out of state entities came in and used the initiative petition process to bring a vote of the people. and basically say in our state constitution that if the Fed portion of spending is reduced and sometimes that's as much as 90% in certain states that the state will automatically pick that up. (13:35–13:45)

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