Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz made quite the statement with regard to Medicaid on Monday. According to the Dallas Morning News , Cruz said the following at a news conference yesterday: "Our friends who are saying they want health care do not realize that expanding Medicaid will worsen health care options for the most vulnerable among us in Texas." The stuffed bear upon which a film was named after (Ted) appears to have more knowledge regarding Medicaid than Senator Cruz. The state Cruz represents - Texas - has the highest percentage of uninsured residents of any state in this country. Approximately 33% of Texans between the ages of 19 and 64 are uninsured (4,886,100). Another 17% of Texans between the ages of 0 and 18 are uninsured (1,247,300) - also tops in the country. Overall, 25% of Texans are uninsured (6,234,900) - once again, tops in the country. As noted in a study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, if Texas did participate in the Medicaid expans...
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