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Republicans' Bill Risks 8.6 Million Losing Health Coverage

6/4/2025

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Congressional Republicans tout their One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a way to slash $800 billion from Medicaid while keeping coverage intact. Yet, the Congressional Budget Office warns that 8.6 million could lose their insurance. Critics are raising alarms, asserting that the bill threatens the health care of vulnerable low-income Americans, challenging the GOP's promises of protection.

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Congressional Republicans tout their One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a way to slash $800 billion from Medicaid while keeping coverage intact. Yet, the Congressional Budget Office warns that 8.6 million could lose their insurance. Critics are raising alarms, asserting that the bill threatens the health care of vulnerable low-income Americans, challenging the GOP's promises of protection.