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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten Millions' Health and Housing

5/28/2025

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The Trump administration's budget proposes drastic cuts, slashing $715 billion from Medicaid and eliminating 70,000 emergency housing vouchers. This threatens the well-being of millions, including 13.7 million Medicaid recipients and 12 million students reliant on food aid. By prioritizing military spending, the budget deepens the crisis of poverty and homelessness across Louisiana and the nation.

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The Trump administration's budget proposes drastic cuts, slashing $715 billion from Medicaid and eliminating 70,000 emergency housing vouchers. This threatens the well-being of millions, including 13.7 million Medicaid recipients and 12 million students reliant on food aid. By prioritizing military spending, the budget deepens the crisis of poverty and homelessness across Louisiana and the nation.