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Valadao Faces Backlash Over Medi-Cal Funding Support

3/13/2025

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Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford) is under fire for supporting a budget resolution that threatens Medi-Cal funding, vital for many in his Central Valley district. While he recognizes the worries of his constituents, Valadao's loyalty to party lines could jeopardize his re-election. Advocates are rallying for him to safeguard Medicaid, highlighting its transformative role in families' lives.

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Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford) is under fire for supporting a budget resolution that threatens Medi-Cal funding, vital for many in his Central Valley district. While he recognizes the worries of his constituents, Valadao's loyalty to party lines could jeopardize his re-election. Advocates are rallying for him to safeguard Medicaid, highlighting its transformative role in families' lives.