Date: December 6, 1979
Subject: Uncontrollable Spending
Description: Stockman (R-MI) amendment to authorize $3.15 billion for fiscal 1980-82 for new health services and broadened eligibility under Medicaid for children and pregnant women. The authorization would replace a proposed permanent entitlement, under Medicaid, for the new coverage. Entitlement programs are one of the greatest drains on the public treasury because their budgets are uncontrolled and are repeatedly used as an excuse for not approving balanced budget measures.
Result: Amendment Rejected, 152-226
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