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Republicans Push Controversial Medicaid Cuts Amid Internal Divisions

5/15/2025

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Republicans are rallying behind a bold new bill aimed at slashing Medicaid and prolonging tax cuts from President Trump’s era. This proposal introduces work requirements for Medicaid recipients and increases the SALT deduction cap to $30,000. Yet, internal rifts within the GOP, especially among New York representatives, cast doubt on its future, as they question the sufficiency of the SALT cap.

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Republicans are rallying behind a bold new bill aimed at slashing Medicaid and prolonging tax cuts from President Trump’s era. This proposal introduces work requirements for Medicaid recipients and increases the SALT deduction cap to $30,000. Yet, internal rifts within the GOP, especially among New York representatives, cast doubt on its future, as they question the sufficiency of the SALT cap.