In Texas alone, we'll have to increase our spending by about $20 billion. Here's the kicker. Only Nebraskans will not have to pay more for this expansion. But to make it worse, The citizens of the other 49 states are going to be obligated to foot the bill for the expansion of the Medicaid system in Nebraska. You use particularly harsh language, which, by the way, I agree with and I don't think a lot of people are aware of this. You call it uniquely contemptible and a corrupt bargain. (01:49–01:58)
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Asserts that citizens of 49 states will fund Nebraska's Medicaid expansion.
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