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House GOP Cuts $700B: 10M Americans Face Loss of Care

6/14/2025

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House Republicans' decision to slash $700 billion from Medicaid threatens mental health and addiction services for millions, potentially leaving 10 million Americans without coverage, especially in rural communities. Meanwhile, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s diminished focus on addiction policy amid a worsening drug crisis has alarmed advocates, intensifying fears for vulnerable populations.

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House Republicans' decision to slash $700 billion from Medicaid threatens mental health and addiction services for millions, potentially leaving 10 million Americans without coverage, especially in rural communities. Meanwhile, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s diminished focus on addiction policy amid a worsening drug crisis has alarmed advocates, intensifying fears for vulnerable populations.