GOP Leaders Counsel Health Program Caution

House Speaker Lance Cargill and Senate Co-President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee have cautioned Governor Brad Henry about his proposal to expand an insurance program that, they say, has so far failed to meet expectations.

"While we look forward to seeing more details of the governor's proposal, unfortunately his insurance program has not met expectations,"said Cargill (R-Harrah). "I have real concerns about investing more of the taxpayers' money in a program that has been oversold and has under-delivered. While we must help the children of this state,particularly with the affordability and availability of health care, I think we should take a cautious approach and focus our efforts where they'll make a difference."

"We're willing to study his proposal, but the governor should be very cautious about expanding government programs in what could be a tight budget year," said Coffee (R-Oklahoma City).

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