House budget talks heat up over Medicaid cuts
Republicans played defense, saying slashing healthcare funding would spare people. Democrats said harm is the only possible consequence of $880 billion in cuts.
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The three most likely ways Republicans will try to cut Medicaid
Trump and his allies have little choice but to market large Medicaid savings as only harmless belt-tightening and reducing waste. Don't believe them.
Republican proposals to cut Medicaid could be politically fraught
Republicans are proposing deep cuts to Medicaid to finance tax cuts and other priorities. Pushback is coming not only from Democrats, but also from hospitals that rely on revenue from the program.
Rep. Juan Ciscomani signals doubt about GOP's proposed Medicaid spending cuts
Ariz., signed a letter that includes a warning about potential harms from proposed Republican Medicaid spending cuts.
Proposed GOP Medicaid Cuts Could Hit These Red States Hardest
Republicans’ big plan to cut taxes, fund border security and defense spending and fulfill all the key parts of President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda will rely on deep cuts to Medicaid. But Republicans are risking a massive political backlash by cutting a program many of their constituents rely on.
Republicans Raise Concerns About Medicaid Cuts in New Budget
House Republicans propose significant Medicaid cuts in their new budget resolution, sparking concerns even among GOP members.
House Republicans split over Medicaid changes to pay for Trump tax cuts
The House GOP budget resolution relies on significant cuts to Medicaid. Some Republican lawmakers are warning about the effect this could have on their constituents.
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