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House Republicans Pass Controversial Tax Bill Targeting Medicaid

5/23/2025

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House Republicans have passed a controversial tax bill that dramatically alters Medicaid, excluding transgender care and mandating work requirements for able-bodied adults. This legislation not only extends tax cuts and raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion but also allocates funds for border security. LGBTQ advocates are raising alarms, fearing it may infringe on equal protection rights.

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House Republicans have passed a controversial tax bill that dramatically alters Medicaid, excluding transgender care and mandating work requirements for able-bodied adults. This legislation not only extends tax cuts and raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion but also allocates funds for border security. LGBTQ advocates are raising alarms, fearing it may infringe on equal protection rights.