[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 103 (Wednesday, July 11, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1231]
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                    H.R. 6079--OBAMACARE REPEAL ACT

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2012

  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, there are many issues in the health care law 
that require Congressional attention. After repeal of ObamaCare, as we 
craft proposals to reform the health care system, there are a variety 
of issues that were dealt with in the original ObamaCare law that had 
nothing to do with the central elements of the law that we will seek to 
address. These include for example reforming the Medicaid program in a 
way that, among other things, addresses disparities in Medicaid funding 
amongst the states and territories. Puerto Rico Governor Fortuno has 
personally raised this latter issue with me. The Governor has taken 
commendable steps to reduce Puerto Rico's deficit and grow its economy 
and it is important that with respect to Medicaid, Puerto Rico and the 
other territories be treated fairly.

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