Houston Chronicle, Texas, April 29, 2013 : "Republicans in Austin have little to fear in the short-term in their opposition to Medicaid expansion. However, national Republicans, ...., may take a different perspective". - Maps of Texas for Hispanics, the Uninsured, and Vote Margin 2012

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The counties on Texas South are strongest for these three statistics :

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Waco-based economic research firm The Perryman Group joined Texas Democrats in urging Texas to accept Medicaid expansion. Ray Perryman, the firm’s president, said the main reason for his support is to improve the overall quality of life for many in Texas.

“It will partially defuse a demographic time bomb that could have notable negative consequences for Texas,” Perryman said in an email exchange.

Perryman said the large uninsured population in Texas will create negative economic results in the long-term, just as increased coverage would cause the reverse. Perryman argued that while the state will have to increase its Medicaid budget, the economic boost to having a healthier population will more than compensate.

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Texas Latinos have most to gain from Medicaid expansion, while GOP counties have little to gain
Monday, April 29, 2013

Texas Latinos have most to gain from Medicaid expansion, while GOP counties have little to gain

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