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House GOP Pushes $880 Billion Cuts, Threatens Medicaid Services

3/9/2025

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House Republicans have approved a budget resolution that demands a staggering $880 billion in cuts over the next ten years, primarily targeting Medicaid, which serves 83 million Americans. These proposed reductions threaten vital services and could raise costs for vulnerable groups, including low-income families, children, and individuals with disabilities, leaving states like Mississippi and West Virginia grappling with dire consequences.

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House Republicans have approved a budget resolution that demands a staggering $880 billion in cuts over the next ten years, primarily targeting Medicaid, which serves 83 million Americans. These proposed reductions threaten vital services and could raise costs for vulnerable groups, including low-income families, children, and individuals with disabilities, leaving states like Mississippi and West Virginia grappling with dire consequences.