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Congress Considers $800 Billion Medicaid Cuts, Threatening Millions

6/22/2025

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Congress is weighing drastic Medicaid cuts, potentially slashing funding by $800 billion. This move could jeopardize healthcare access for millions, including 500,000 in Ohio, and threaten vital jobs. The proposed budget bill risks hospital closures and could strip nearly 8 million Americans of their insurance, shaking the very foundation of the healthcare system.

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Congress is weighing drastic Medicaid cuts, potentially slashing funding by $800 billion. This move could jeopardize healthcare access for millions, including 500,000 in Ohio, and threaten vital jobs. The proposed budget bill risks hospital closures and could strip nearly 8 million Americans of their insurance, shaking the very foundation of the healthcare system.