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Republicans Face Backlash Over $880B Spending Cuts Plan

4/23/2025

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Republicans are under fire for their plan to slash $880 billion from federal spending, raising alarms about potential cuts to Medicaid benefits. Gary Alexander counters this by highlighting Pennsylvania's $2 billion savings initiative, advocating for reforms such as work requirements and direct primary care to boost efficiency and accountability, all while protecting the most vulnerable.

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Republicans are under fire for their plan to slash $880 billion from federal spending, raising alarms about potential cuts to Medicaid benefits. Gary Alexander counters this by highlighting Pennsylvania's $2 billion savings initiative, advocating for reforms such as work requirements and direct primary care to boost efficiency and accountability, all while protecting the most vulnerable.