[GeronL]

“Because of the substantial amount of matching money that comes from the federal government,” Mr. Zerwas said, “there’s an economic impact that comes from that. If we start to look at what that impact is, we have to consider whether it’s feasible to not participate.”

FREE MONEY!!!! A big ol' pile of free money!!!

Mr. Zerwas (or the reporter) have remembered that the federal governments money also comes from taxpayers, including Texas taxpayers.

[Pontiac]

Mr. Zerwas (or the reporter) have remembered that the federal governments money also comes from taxpayers, including Texas taxpayers.

He must also remember that the Federal money also requires that the hospitals provide life saving care regardless of the ability to pay for any person walking in to the hospital.

For Texas that I am sure is a huge expense.

Do the math. I bet that the Federal money is costing the state more than it is getting.

Reject the Federal money and the strings attached to the same.