Rep. Sue Allen, R-St. Louis County, chairwoman of the Committee on Improving Government Responsiveness and Efficiency, said Nixon needed to make up his mind.
Rep. Kelly and Rep. Sue Allen, R-St. Louis County, agreed a propsal would have to be made to better manage the overuse of healthcare for unnecessary reasons. Allen said there is a myriad of social programs, and there needs to be a return on investment from Medicaid so they can have funding for other important parts of the budget such as education.
Some supporters of the bill argue it would help fix long histories of abuse within the food stamp system. State Rep. Sue Allen, R-St. Louis County, is a member of the House Social Services Committee. She said food stamp cuts could allow funding to go towards other essential services.
But St. Louis County Republican Representative Sue Allen says Missouri has a history of abuse within the food stamp system and the money would be better spent elsewhere.
12/13/2011: Radio Story - Many questions remain over the legality of a health insurance exchange. 11/29/2012: Newspaper Story - Gov. Nixon announces support for Medicaid expansion while many Republicans state opposition. 11/29/2012: Radio Story - Hospitals favor Medicaid expansion as without it, hospitals serving low-income patients lose more money.11/29/2012: Radio Story - Republicans condemn Gov. Nixon's support of Medicaid expansion.1/29/2013: Newspaper Story - Despite vocal opposit..
Rep. Sue Allen, R-St. Louis County, said Missouri could have saved a lot of money if the government had invested more into this program a few years ago.
The letters were delivered to the office of Rep. Sue Allen, R-Town & Country. Allen serves as the chairwoman of the House Approproations Committee on Health, Mental Health, and Social Services.
The letters were delivered to the office of Rep. Sue Allen, R-Town & Country. Allen serves as the chairwoman of the House Approproations Committee on Health, Mental Health, and Social Services.
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