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Senator Warns: $880B Medicaid Cuts Threaten Vulnerable Care

2/28/2025

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In Washington state, more than 1.8 million residents depend on Medicaid for essential healthcare. Senator Patty Murray sounded the alarm over House Republicans' proposed $880 billion cuts, which could jeopardize care for the most vulnerable. These drastic reductions threaten hospital closures, diminish services for seniors, and escalate healthcare costs, especially in rural areas.

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In Washington state, more than 1.8 million residents depend on Medicaid for essential healthcare. Senator Patty Murray sounded the alarm over House Republicans' proposed $880 billion cuts, which could jeopardize care for the most vulnerable. These drastic reductions threaten hospital closures, diminish services for seniors, and escalate healthcare costs, especially in rural areas.