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Republicans Propose $880 Billion Medicaid Cuts, Families Alarmed

3/22/2025

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Republicans in Congress are pushing for drastic Medicaid cuts of up to $880 billion, alarming Arizona families who depend on this vital healthcare support. Democratic Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego warn that these cuts favor tax breaks for the wealthy, jeopardizing public health and potentially leading to soaring medical debt and bankruptcies for vulnerable citizens.

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Republicans in Congress are pushing for drastic Medicaid cuts of up to $880 billion, alarming Arizona families who depend on this vital healthcare support. Democratic Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego warn that these cuts favor tax breaks for the wealthy, jeopardizing public health and potentially leading to soaring medical debt and bankruptcies for vulnerable citizens.