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Political Rhetoric and Denials
Proponents and critics alike dispute the narrative, with many Democrats denying that illegal immigrants are significantly benefitting from federal aid programs. They argue that federal funds allocated for Medicaid go to state disbursement offices, which then administer aid based on legal residents' eligibility. However, critics counter this claim with concrete examples of public officials admitting to policies that expand enrollment among the undocumented.