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House GOP's $880 Billion Medicaid Cuts Spark Backlash

4/12/2025

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Republicans Target Medicaid

House Republicans have greenlit a budget plan that threatens to slash $880 billion from Medicaid over the next decade, putting 83 million low-income Americans at risk. Advocacy groups are rallying vulnerable California Republicans to stand against these cuts, fearing a backlash in the looming elections. Analysts caution that these reductions could devastate rural and low-income communities, potentially jeopardizing the GOP's electoral future.

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Newsom Proposes Medicaid Plan

California grapples with a staggering $6.2 billion Medicaid deficit as Governor Gavin Newsom suggests an $8.4 billion plan to extend Medi-Cal coverage to undocumented immigrants for 2024-2025. Lawmakers voice apprehensions over taxpayer contributions, highlighting the strain on citizens amid soaring Medicaid costs driven by rising enrollment and pharmacy expenses.

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Sununu's Retirement Proposal

Former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu stirred controversy during a CNN debate by proposing to raise the retirement age to tackle national debt. His suggestion to cut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security drew sharp criticism, as many fear it would jeopardize vital support for millions. Meanwhile, the White House firmly dismissed any intentions to reduce these benefits.

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Republicans Target Medicaid

House Republicans have greenlit a budget plan that threatens to slash $880 billion from Medicaid over the next decade, putting 83 million low-income Americans at risk. Advocacy groups are rallying vulnerable California Republicans to stand against these cuts, fearing a backlash in the looming elections. Analysts caution that these reductions could devastate rural and low-income communities, potentially jeopardizing the GOP's electoral future.

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