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Ocasio-Cortez Defends Medicaid Transparency Amid GOP Criticism

5/15/2025

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During a heated House hearing on Medicaid, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood her ground against Texas GOP Rep. Randy Weber, who chastised her for speaking to the public rather than lawmakers. Ocasio-Cortez passionately argued that transparency is vital as Republicans push for work requirements that could jeopardize health insurance for 600,000 individuals.

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During a heated House hearing on Medicaid, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood her ground against Texas GOP Rep. Randy Weber, who chastised her for speaking to the public rather than lawmakers. Ocasio-Cortez passionately argued that transparency is vital as Republicans push for work requirements that could jeopardize health insurance for 600,000 individuals.