John Bucy III defends Talarico’s insulin-cap work
Texas state representative
“He worked aggressively throughout the session to pass this bill into law.”
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Bucy quotes Kolkhorst's authorship challenge, credits Talarico's personal account and work throughout the session, and praises his ability to work across the aisle.
Before the quotation
Talarico’s campaign claimed credit for the $25 insulin cap, and Kolkhorst challenged his authorship of the enacted bill.
After the quotation
Legislative records document Kolkhorst’s Senate authorship, Talarico’s earlier H.B. 40 proposal, and Lucio III and Talarico’s House sponsorship of S.B. 827.
How this statement is classified
Responding to: James Talarico says he capped insulin at $25 a month while serving in the Texas House.
The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.
Why this label?
Relative to Talarico’s claim of meaningful credit for the insulin cap, Bucy substantively defends his advocacy and legislative work.
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