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Proposed Cuts Threaten Indian Health Services, Jobs at Risk

3/21/2025

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Tribal Leaders Protest Cuts

Tribal leaders are alarmed by proposed cuts to the DOGE, which jeopardize the already underfunded Indian Health Service (IHS). With a 2025 budget of only $8 billion—far short of the $73 billion required—these cuts could result in the loss of 2,500 jobs, severely affecting vital health services for over 11 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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Tribal Leaders Demand Funding

Tribal health centers, such as the Oneida Community Health Center in Wisconsin, are bracing for devastating impacts from proposed Medicaid cuts that threaten vital services for Native American patients. With Medicaid funding accounting for two-thirds of their revenue, tribal leaders are passionately calling on Congress to safeguard these essential funds to combat significant health disparities.

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Tribal Leaders Protest Cuts

Tribal leaders are alarmed by proposed cuts to the DOGE, which jeopardize the already underfunded Indian Health Service (IHS). With a 2025 budget of only $8 billion—far short of the $73 billion required—these cuts could result in the loss of 2,500 jobs, severely affecting vital health services for over 11 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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