Medicaid Reform Information Medicaid Reform Conference Report and related documents (12-20-05) Medicaid Reconciliation Report Documents (posted 11-09-05) Medicaid Reform Dear Colleagues Rep. Joe Barton: A Convincing Case for Medicaid Reform (PDF format) Rep. Barton: Reforming Medicaid for those who need it most (PDF format) Rep. Blackburn: Support our states -- pass Medicaid reform (PDF format) Rep. Rogers (Mich.): The truth about Medicaid reform (PDF format) Rep. Shadegg: Support common-sense reforms to Medicaid (PDF format) Rep. Shadegg: Reforming Medicaid to save it (PDF format) Rep. Shimkus: Medicaid for millionaires (PDF format) Rep. Deal: Support the Deficit Reduction Act (PDF format) Medicaid Related Press Releases GAO: Taxpayers Shell Out Too Much for Medicaid Drugs December 1, 2005 The Associated Press: Study Finds States Pay More for Rx Drugs December 1, 2005 Reforms Will Rescue Medicaid November 18, 2005 The Washington Times: Save Medicaid from itself by Rep. Joe Barton October 31, 2005 Panel OKs Medicaid Reforms; Bill Slows Welfare Program’s Growth Rate by .3%, Halts Abuses October 28, 2005 MEDICAID REFORM HOW TAXPAYERS LOSE THEIR SHIRTS, Part 1: AN EXCERPT FROM THE DEBATE OVER MEDICAID ASSET TRANSFERS October 28, 2005 MEDICAID REFORM HOW TAXPAYERS LOSE THEIR SHIRTS, Part 2: PRETENDING TO BE POOR, WITH THE AID OF A GOOD LAWYER October 28, 2005 The Associated Press: Taking a cue from the governors on Medicaid October 25, 2005 Medicaid Reform Includes Relief for Hurricane Victims, Home Heating Costs October 25, 2005 Barton Opening Statement On Medicaid Reform, Digital TV Transition Bills October 25, 2005 The Dallas Morning News Editorial: Making Tough Choices: Congress is right to control Medicaid's growth October 20, 2005 The Dallas Morning News: Rx for Medicaid by Rep. Joe Barton October 20, 2005 Roll Call: Cost of Medicaid in Critical Condition by Chairman Joe Barton September 23, 2005 ####