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A heated debate surrounds the issue of healthcare funding for undocumented immigrants. Elizabeth Warren was criticized for her comments on Medicaid, where she claimed that there is no provision allowing undocumented immigrants to receive assistance. She also suggested that Democrats are willing to keep the government shut down to protect these funding streams. Ernst responded forcefully, asserting, "That is outrageous because we know that many states and hospitals draw down extra federal dollars to serve illegal immigrants," pointing out that loopholes exist that enable such funding. She stressed the importance of ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent solely on American citizens' healthcare and accused Democrats of prioritizing political games over fiscal responsibility.