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Senator Murkowski Faces Medicaid Crisis Amid Bill Fallout

7/1/2025

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Murkowski Faces Bill Crisis

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is in a tough spot as her backing for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) falters following a ruling that deemed crucial provisions invalid. This decision threatens to impose drastic Medicaid cuts in Alaska, potentially affecting millions. The bill’s fate hangs in the balance amid a divided Republican party.

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Thune Navigates GOP Divisions

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) grapples with deepening rifts within the Republican Party as he attempts to push President Trump's spending and tax bill forward. The looming "vote-a-rama" invites a flurry of amendments, complicating the path ahead. Notably, Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has defied party lines on Medicaid issues, hinting at a shifting landscape of support for the bill.

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Murkowski Faces Bill Crisis

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is in a tough spot as her backing for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) falters following a ruling that deemed crucial provisions invalid. This decision threatens to impose drastic Medicaid cuts in Alaska, potentially affecting millions. The bill’s fate hangs in the balance amid a divided Republican party.

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