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House GOP Faces Internal Strife Over Medicaid Cuts

5/7/2025

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House Republicans are grappling with a fierce internal battle over proposed Medicaid cuts, as moderates push back against conservative demands. Speaker Mike Johnson has dismissed major changes, yet the pressure mounts. Missouri stands to lose a staggering $2 billion each year, jeopardizing millions of lives, while public outcry complicates the GOP's attempts to reconcile fiscal goals with voter sentiments.

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House Republicans are grappling with a fierce internal battle over proposed Medicaid cuts, as moderates push back against conservative demands. Speaker Mike Johnson has dismissed major changes, yet the pressure mounts. Missouri stands to lose a staggering $2 billion each year, jeopardizing millions of lives, while public outcry complicates the GOP's attempts to reconcile fiscal goals with voter sentiments.