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9:03

Nathan Deal - Good Morning Everyone. I am joining you this morning from the offices of the Republican National Committee in Washington. I regret that I’m not in Georgia, but Health Care is much too important and we are engaged in a serious fight. However, I’m glad to have the opportunity to chat with you.

9:03	[Comment From Ethan ] How do you think the Alabama/Florida water problem will be resolved?

9:05

Nathan Deal - Thanks Ethan, I think the fastest way to resolve it is for the three governor to reach an agreement. That agreement would then have to be embodied into federal law that changes the purposes for the water in Lake Lanier than includes human consumption. If that agreement is not reached, I will begin work on this on my first day as governor.

9:05	[Comment From Chuck W. ] How will Medicaid requirements be affected by the Democrat proposals in Congress?

9:08

Nathan Deal - The bill will require states to increase their Medicaid eligibility to 150 percent of the federal poverty level. This will be a very large increase in the number of people who will go onto Georgia's Medicaid roles. The promise is that the federal government will pay the additional share, but we know that promise will probably not be kept. That will place an additional cost for Georgia. That is why I am offering an amendment for states to opt-out of the expanded federal program.

9:08	[Comment From jackson ] Why is this so slow?

9:09	Nathan Deal - I am reading and typing as quickly as I can. I appreciate your patience.

9:09	[Comment From Jeff ] What is your stand on making English the official language in the US?

9:09	Nathan Deal - I have supported making English the official language and am a co-sponsor of legislation to make that happen.

9:10	[Comment From Allyson Wilson ] Do you support the Fair Tax?

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