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Proposed Medicaid and SNAP Cuts Risk 1 Million Jobs

3/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP by the U.S. House could devastate the economy, risking over 1 million jobs and slashing $110 billion from GDP by 2026. Healthcare professionals and civil rights advocates are sounding the alarm, urging Senate Republicans to stand against these harmful measures that jeopardize healthcare access and state funding.

History

Historical Context

Proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP echo past austerity measures that have historically harmed vulnerable populations. In the early 1980s, the Reagan administration reduced funding for social programs, leading to increased poverty and economic strain. Similar cuts today could exacerbate job losses and economic instability, as seen during the 2008 recession when SNAP spending effectively boosted economic activity and supported struggling families.

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Story summary

Proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP by the U.S. House could devastate the economy, risking over 1 million jobs and slashing $110 billion from GDP by 2026. Healthcare professionals and civil rights advocates are sounding the alarm, urging Senate Republicans to stand against these harmful measures that jeopardize healthcare access and state funding.

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