VEASEY, GALLEGO, TEXAS DEMOCRATIC DELEGATION ISSUE RESPONSE TO PERRY ON MEDICAID EXPANSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) signed a letter to Governor Rick Perry in response to the Governor’s correspondence to Texas members of Congress on Medicaid expansion. The full Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation- Representatives Pete Gallego, Marc Veasey, Filemon Vela, Beto O'Rouke, Gene Green, Henry Cuellar, Al Green, Lloyd Doggett, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Ruben Hinojosa, Joaquin Castro, and Sheila Jackson Lee - signed on.

“Medicaid expansion is the right thing to do.” said Congressman Pete Gallego (TX-23) “Chambers of Commerce, hospitals across our state, and a majority of Texans are in favor of Medicaid expansion. It is both compassionate and efficient – and that is the Texas way. Texans shouldn’t lose their hard earned tax dollars to other states. Let’s hope our Governor agrees.”

“Medicaid serves the neediest of families, providing critical services to those who would otherwise not have access to health care,” added Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). “Many of my constituents and Texans across the state depend on Medicaid as a critical safety net, especially during this time of economic hardship. Governor Perry needs to put the health and well-being of Texas families first and put politics aside. His decision to turn down $25 billion in funding is irresponsible and will only keep our state number one among the uninsured. Expanding Medicaid is the right economic decision and will ensure the well-being and vitality of our state.”

The full text of the letter is found here.