Health Quote by Steve Scalise
“Over the years, CBO has been all over the board on healthcare. The only consistent point is they've missed the mark on different pieces. That's the nature of a scorekeeper.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House Energy Committee hearing, 2020
The speaker criticizes the Congressional Budget Office for inconsistent healthcare scoring, noting that their only consistent trait is missing the mark on various aspects.
In simple terms: CBO’s healthcare scores are unreliable.
Demand more accurate policy analysis.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- budget reviews
- healthcare legislation
- policy evaluation
- committee hearings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can scoring improve?
- What role should oversight play?
CBO may have methodological constraints.