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Senate GOP Fears Medicaid Cuts Will Hurt Low-Income Americans

4/30/2025

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Senate Republicans, led by Bernie Moreno and Josh Hawley, are raising alarms over proposed Medicaid cuts in the House budget, fearing devastating coverage losses for low-income Americans. As the GOP grapples with a goal of $880 billion in savings, divisions deepen over reforms that threaten vulnerable populations, fueling a heated debate as Congress returns to session.

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Senate Republicans, led by Bernie Moreno and Josh Hawley, are raising alarms over proposed Medicaid cuts in the House budget, fearing devastating coverage losses for low-income Americans. As the GOP grapples with a goal of $880 billion in savings, divisions deepen over reforms that threaten vulnerable populations, fueling a heated debate as Congress returns to session.