Virginia Dems advance bill through Senate to provide taxpayer-backed health insurance to illegal immigrants
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Democrats in the Virginia state Senate voted to advance a bill providing taxpayer-backed health insurance to illegal immigrants on a party-line vote.
While the eligibility requirements are similar to the commonwealth's Medicaid program, the bill differs by including the language, "but for their immigration status would be eligible for medical assistance services," expanding access to illegal immigrants. Joe Schoffstall is a politics producer/reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Joe.Schoffstall@Fox.com and on Twitter: @joeschoffstall
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