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Medicaid Support Soars Amid $800 Billion Funding Threat

6/17/2025

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Medicaid's popularity has surged to 83%, a significant jump from 77% in January, with 75% of Republicans backing the program. This rise in support comes as an $800 billion cut to federal funding looms in a contentious budget bill, leaving many Americans anxious about potential loss of coverage and soaring healthcare costs.

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Medicaid's popularity has surged to 83%, a significant jump from 77% in January, with 75% of Republicans backing the program. This rise in support comes as an $800 billion cut to federal funding looms in a contentious budget bill, leaving many Americans anxious about potential loss of coverage and soaring healthcare costs.