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Lawmakers Push Medicaid Reforms Amid $1.1 Trillion Waste

5/7/2025

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Conservative lawmakers are rallying for Medicaid reforms as budget talks heat up, pointing to over $1.1 trillion in wasteful spending and improper payments in the last decade. While some Republicans advocate for targeted changes, others defend the program's vital support for vulnerable populations. President Trump remains open to work requirements, assuring that benefits will stay intact.

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Conservative lawmakers are rallying for Medicaid reforms as budget talks heat up, pointing to over $1.1 trillion in wasteful spending and improper payments in the last decade. While some Republicans advocate for targeted changes, others defend the program's vital support for vulnerable populations. President Trump remains open to work requirements, assuring that benefits will stay intact.