Democratic members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation railed against the budget blueprint that passed the House on Tuesday night, warning it could result in steep cuts to Medicaid. But Rep. John Joyce (PA-13), who serves on a committee tasked with coming up with $880 billion in savings over the next decade, says he will work to protect what he calls the core mission of the health care program for low-income people and those with disabilities. “I have heard the concerns of many of my constituents about the Medicaid program,” said U.S. Rep. John Joyce, R-Altoona, who serves as vice chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. “I remain committed to supporting Medicaid’s core mission of providing access and care to low-income children, pregnant women and individuals with disabilities, and I will work to protect this core mission throughout the budget resolution process,” Joyce said. Source: Tribune Review
