HR 4213, the so-called “extenders bill,” passed the House Representatives last month but only after the Blue Dog Democrats and Republicans were able to force House leaders to eliminate $31 billion worth of COBRA subsidies and Medicaid funding.  By bowing to the Tea Party – a political movement of fools and idiots – the House Blue Dogs have been able to put the states in a horrifying position.  They badly, very badly, need the $23 billion in Medicaid funds that were lopped off of the bill.

The Senate can restore these cuts but will need the House to go along with the restoration in conference committee.  Where does Congressman Dennis Moore stand on restoration of these cuts?  I can’t say because a call to his Washington office and a discussion with his communications director left that question unanswered.  All he would tell me is that the Congressman voted for the bill.  Yes, but that was after elimination of the $31 billion.  Where did he stand on eliminating it?  All the communications director would say is that he was not part of the negotiations.  Will he fight to restore these funds?  No answer.

CALL CONGRESSMAN MOORE AND TELL HIM TO FIGHT FOR BADLY NEEDED MEDICAID FUNDS:

Overland Park Office – 913-383-2013

Kansas City, KS – 913-621-0832

Lawrence, KS – 785-842-9313

Washington, DC – 202-225-2865