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Gaetz: Moderate Republicans Holding up Healthcare Vote Podcast

May 2, 2017

Rep. Matt Gaetz says moderate Republicans seeking more money for their districts are holding the vote on the latest health care bill from the White House.

"Well, moderates want more Medicaid money," said Gaetz on News Talk 1370 WCOA's "Pensacola Speaks" yesterday. "The trade that seems to be rather routine in Washington that conservatives want more freedom and liberals want more money. Within the Republican caucus, both of those ideologies are reflected I'm learning. You've got some folks, most of whom are from the Northeast or California, who are seeking more money in return for their vote.