US EditionGOP Lawmaker Admits He Never Read Bill He Voted For
- Representative Mike Flood faced a hostile town hall in Seward, Nebraska, on Tuesday after admitting he did not read a provision in the budget bill he voted for.
- Flood stated that he was unaware the bill contained a measure that would limit judges’ ability to enforce court orders when he voted in favor of the legislation.
- During the town hall, Flood was grilled on topics including Medicaid cuts and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program changes related to the bill.
- Flood acknowledged that he was unaware of the specific provision when he cast his vote and, upon discovering its inclusion in the bill, promptly contacted senators in the chamber to express his concerns.
- Flood's admission fueled protests at the event and highlighted GOP frustrations over the bill's significant Medicaid and SNAP cuts, while Nebraska remains largely unaffected due to state policies.
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