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Massive Cuts to Medicaid and Food Stamps Impact 16 Million

6/6/2025

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The Congressional Budget Office reveals a staggering $700 billion cut to Medicaid and nearly $300 billion from food stamps, impacting 16 million lives. This controversial Republican tax and spending bill is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the national debt by 2034, favoring the wealthy while leaving the poor and working class to bear the brunt of its consequences.

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The Congressional Budget Office reveals a staggering $700 billion cut to Medicaid and nearly $300 billion from food stamps, impacting 16 million lives. This controversial Republican tax and spending bill is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the national debt by 2034, favoring the wealthy while leaving the poor and working class to bear the brunt of its consequences.