NY Rep. Laura Gillen Denies Democrats Support Taxpayer-Funded Health Care for Illegal Immigrants Despite Proof

Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY) is under fire after denying that Democrats support taxpayer-funded health care for illegal immigrants, despite evidence showing New York’s state health exchange offers such coverage. The Long Island Democrat, who voted for a spending measure that led to the government shutdown, rejected claims during an interview Thursday that her party is backing expanded benefits for noncitizens, even as Republicans cite program data and legislative provisions as evidence. Read more.