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House Republicans' Budget Plan Threatens Medicaid, SNAP Cuts

3/4/2025

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House Republicans have approved a budget resolution that could slash $2 trillion, putting vital programs like Medicaid and SNAP at risk. This controversial plan seeks to prolong Trump’s tax cuts but demands deep spending cuts, threatening the safety net for millions of low-income individuals. Experts caution that these drastic reductions could devastate vulnerable communities.

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Story summary

House Republicans have approved a budget resolution that could slash $2 trillion, putting vital programs like Medicaid and SNAP at risk. This controversial plan seeks to prolong Trump’s tax cuts but demands deep spending cuts, threatening the safety net for millions of low-income individuals. Experts caution that these drastic reductions could devastate vulnerable communities.