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Trump's Budget: Tax Cuts vs. 51,000 Lives at Stake

6/12/2025

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As Congress grapples with President Trump's budget, the stakes are high. Proposed tax cuts for the wealthy and a massive Pentagon budget threaten vital programs like Medicaid and food stamps, potentially resulting in 51,000 preventable deaths and millions facing hunger. Experts urge a shift in funding to protect these essential services and safeguard lives.

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As Congress grapples with President Trump's budget, the stakes are high. Proposed tax cuts for the wealthy and a massive Pentagon budget threaten vital programs like Medicaid and food stamps, potentially resulting in 51,000 preventable deaths and millions facing hunger. Experts urge a shift in funding to protect these essential services and safeguard lives.