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House GOP Aims to Cut $880 Billion from Medicaid

3/4/2025

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Republicans Target Medicaid

House Republicans are pushing a budget resolution that threatens to slash $880 billion from Medicaid over the next ten years, jeopardizing the health coverage of millions of low-income and disabled Americans. While GOP leaders insist they’re tackling fraud, many lawmakers are wary of the potential backlash from constituents who depend on this vital program, raising alarms about healthcare access and state finances.

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Trump Cuts VA Jobs

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has let go of more than 2,400 VA employees, sparking serious concerns about the future of veterans' healthcare. Advocates fear these drastic cuts threaten vital care and support, while critics accuse the administration of valuing profit over the well-being of millions who depend on these essential services.

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Republicans Target Medicaid

House Republicans are pushing a budget resolution that threatens to slash $880 billion from Medicaid over the next ten years, jeopardizing the health coverage of millions of low-income and disabled Americans. While GOP leaders insist they’re tackling fraud, many lawmakers are wary of the potential backlash from constituents who depend on this vital program, raising alarms about healthcare access and state finances.

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