U.S. senator, R-Ky.
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“There are several Medicaid reforms that could occur, that didn't occur [last year], that could actually reduce spending”
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is reported to be seeking the top Republican seat on the Senate health panel next year. That seat would put him across from Bernie Sanders, who is expected to chair the committee if Democrats hold the Senate majority.
GOP leaders could use the weeks after Tuesday's election to raise the debt limit and pass defense and funding bills before the new Congress starts Jan. 3. Their own members doubt they have the votes, the attendance or the time.
The Senate's top Republican says the votes for another party-line budget bill aren't there now, but might be after the midterms. Some Republicans want spending cuts attached, and one senator has named Medicaid.
