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Ocasio-Cortez Slams GOP Medicaid Cuts, Protects 82 Million

5/10/2025

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Ocasio-Cortez Critiques Medicaid Cuts

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fiercely criticized Republicans' proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing that they favor tax breaks for the rich at the expense of healthcare for 82 million Americans. She cautioned that imposing work requirements could result in devastating coverage losses. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is set to debate these proposals next week, with a bill anticipated by Memorial Day.

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Trump's Medicaid Dilemma

Republican rifts over Medicaid cuts jeopardize President Trump's legislative goals. Moderates stand firm against benefit reductions, while conservatives advocate for drastic cuts to balance a $1.5 trillion budget. House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to safeguard beneficiaries, but experts caution that such cuts could leave millions without coverage. A resolution is anticipated by Memorial Day.

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Ocasio-Cortez Critiques Medicaid Cuts

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fiercely criticized Republicans' proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing that they favor tax breaks for the rich at the expense of healthcare for 82 million Americans. She cautioned that imposing work requirements could result in devastating coverage losses. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is set to debate these proposals next week, with a bill anticipated by Memorial Day.

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