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Job Creation Vital for Health Coverage Amid Medicaid Cuts

7/8/2025

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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett argues that employment is the key to securing health insurance, especially after President Trump's budget bill slashed nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid. However, critics raise alarms that millions could lose their coverage due to new work requirements, challenging Hassett's optimistic view of job creation and program efficiency.

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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett argues that employment is the key to securing health insurance, especially after President Trump's budget bill slashed nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid. However, critics raise alarms that millions could lose their coverage due to new work requirements, challenging Hassett's optimistic view of job creation and program efficiency.