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House Passes Trump's $1T Bill, Threatening 12M Health Care Access

7/5/2025

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The House has approved President Trump's controversial $1 trillion bill, slashing Medicaid and health care funding that could leave 12 million Americans uninsured by 2034. With new work requirements and reduced provider taxes, critics, particularly Oregon Democrats, fear devastating effects on vulnerable communities and access to essential health care services across the nation.

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The House has approved President Trump's controversial $1 trillion bill, slashing Medicaid and health care funding that could leave 12 million Americans uninsured by 2034. With new work requirements and reduced provider taxes, critics, particularly Oregon Democrats, fear devastating effects on vulnerable communities and access to essential health care services across the nation.