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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Recovery in Harlan, Kentucky

3/16/2025

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Candice Advocates Medicaid

In Harlan, Kentucky, anxiety looms as federal budget discussions threaten Medicaid funding. Candice Fee, a recovering addict, passionately underscores the program's vital role in her journey to sobriety. Local leaders echo her concerns, warning that potential cuts could undo hard-won progress in the fight against opioid addiction and jeopardize essential healthcare access for the community.

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Constituents Challenge Cuts

Across the U.S., constituents are raising alarms about possible cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid during town hall meetings with Republican representatives. In Arizona, residents passionately voiced their fears about federal spending cuts, underscoring how vital these programs are for their families. Despite officials’ reassurances, doubts linger about the Trump administration's true intentions.

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Candice Advocates Medicaid

In Harlan, Kentucky, anxiety looms as federal budget discussions threaten Medicaid funding. Candice Fee, a recovering addict, passionately underscores the program's vital role in her journey to sobriety. Local leaders echo her concerns, warning that potential cuts could undo hard-won progress in the fight against opioid addiction and jeopardize essential healthcare access for the community.

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