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Medicaid Cuts Spark Bipartisan Outcry Over Coverage Risks

6/2/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson staunchly defended proposed Medicaid cuts, claiming work requirements for able-bodied recipients are fair. However, critics from both parties warn that these changes could jeopardize coverage for millions, drowning them in red tape. As the bill heads to the Senate, the stakes for vulnerable Americans couldn't be higher.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson staunchly defended proposed Medicaid cuts, claiming work requirements for able-bodied recipients are fair. However, critics from both parties warn that these changes could jeopardize coverage for millions, drowning them in red tape. As the bill heads to the Senate, the stakes for vulnerable Americans couldn't be higher.