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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten 300 Rural Hospitals

6/16/2025

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Trump's Medicaid Cuts

President Trump's budget plan threatens to slash nearly $800 billion from Medicaid, putting over 300 rural hospitals at risk of closure. With many facilities in states like Kentucky and Louisiana already struggling financially, experts warn these cuts could drastically reduce services and increase the number of uninsured individuals, jeopardizing the health of vulnerable rural communities.

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Hawley Opposes Medicaid Cuts

Senator Josh Hawley stands firmly against proposed Medicaid cuts in the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which could strip coverage from 10.9 million individuals. The bill's work requirements endanger vulnerable populations and threaten rural hospitals, igniting fears among constituents about losing vital healthcare access and reversing hard-won gains in reducing uninsured rates.

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Trump's Medicaid Cuts

President Trump's budget plan threatens to slash nearly $800 billion from Medicaid, putting over 300 rural hospitals at risk of closure. With many facilities in states like Kentucky and Louisiana already struggling financially, experts warn these cuts could drastically reduce services and increase the number of uninsured individuals, jeopardizing the health of vulnerable rural communities.

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