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Collins Withdraws Support for Trump's Controversial Healthcare Bill

7/10/2025

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Senator Susan Collins of Maine reversed her support for President Trump's ambitious healthcare bill, citing worries over Medicaid cuts despite the $50 billion allocated for rural hospitals. While Senate Majority Leader John Thune celebrated the GOP's achievements, healthcare experts slammed Collins' amendments as inadequate, leaving Kansas hospitals vulnerable to severe funding losses.

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Senator Susan Collins of Maine reversed her support for President Trump's ambitious healthcare bill, citing worries over Medicaid cuts despite the $50 billion allocated for rural hospitals. While Senate Majority Leader John Thune celebrated the GOP's achievements, healthcare experts slammed Collins' amendments as inadequate, leaving Kansas hospitals vulnerable to severe funding losses.