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Scott Walker: “We have a modest surplus in Medicare while covering everyone…”

Featuring: Scott Walker, Republican | Former Governor of Wisconsin

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Gov. Scott Walker's 2017 State of the State Address

Published | Video Starts at 27:39

And just last week, he actually called. The legislation called on the legislature to spend $313 million to buy down health insurance premiums, putting Minnesota taxpayers on the hook. In contrast, We have a modest surplus in Medicare while covering everyone living in poverty. all without putting the Taxpayers at risk through a state exchange or by tanking the Obamacare Medicaid expansion, we are working and winning for Wisconsin. (27:39–27:45)

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Asserts that Wisconsin has a Medicare surplus while covering all residents living in poverty.

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