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Pennsylvania Democrats Unite Against Medicaid Cuts Amid Controversy

6/4/2025

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Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania united to oppose proposed Medicaid cuts tied to tax breaks, fearing devastating health care losses for the state's most vulnerable. They warned that enrollment could plummet by 445,000 by 2034. Meanwhile, Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faced fierce backlash for her dismissive remarks on Medicaid, stirring controversy as she approaches reelection.

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Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania united to oppose proposed Medicaid cuts tied to tax breaks, fearing devastating health care losses for the state's most vulnerable. They warned that enrollment could plummet by 445,000 by 2034. Meanwhile, Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faced fierce backlash for her dismissive remarks on Medicaid, stirring controversy as she approaches reelection.