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“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.” quote by Steve Scalise
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“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.”

Steve Scalise

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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.

Key Takeaway

Demand more accurate policy analysis.

Themes

government budget healthcare accountability

Mood

skeptical concerned

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • budget reviews
  • healthcare legislation
  • policy evaluation
  • committee hearings

Key Concepts

public policy statistical analysis fiscal oversight

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can scoring improve?
  • What role should oversight play?
A Different Perspective

CBO may have methodological constraints.

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