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Republican Bill Slashes $800B from Medicaid, Endangers Millions

6/21/2025

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The Republican-backed "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens to slash Medicaid funding by $800 billion, jeopardizing healthcare for millions, particularly low-income families. This drastic move could strip coverage from 5.2 million adults and cut food assistance for over 2 million children, exacerbating poverty and deteriorating health across the nation.

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The Republican-backed "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens to slash Medicaid funding by $800 billion, jeopardizing healthcare for millions, particularly low-income families. This drastic move could strip coverage from 5.2 million adults and cut food assistance for over 2 million children, exacerbating poverty and deteriorating health across the nation.