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Dear Governor Cooper,
We understand that you spoke on behalf of Senate Republicans during a press event
yesterday and mischaracterized our body's budget position. We have outlined the Senate
Republican caucus's budget position to you below, in writing, to avoid any future
mischaracterizations.
We wish to pass into law a budget for the 2org-zLbiennium. We believe that this budget
can and should reflect compromise between the House, Senate, and Executive Branch.
We believe that this budget should not be held hostage over your Medicaid-or-nothing
ultimatum. We support the conference report provision endorsing a special session
dedicated exclusively to health care access issues, including your top priority of
Medicaid expansion. We oppose your ultimatum that no 2olg-2Lbudget will become
law unless the legislature first passes Medicaid expansion.

With respect, we do not presume to speak for you or your positions. We request the
same courtesy in return.
Sincerely

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