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Senate Budget Cuts Threaten Medicaid, Spark Healthcare Crisis

7/11/2025

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Senate Cuts Medicaid

The Senate's recent budget reconciliation bill has sparked alarm with its substantial cuts to Medicaid, threatening hospital closures and reduced services, especially in Kansas. Although some amendments seek to safeguard hospitals, experts caution they may fall short. The bill's implications for healthcare and the looming midterm elections hang in the balance, reflecting a divided public sentiment.

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Titus Advocates FAIR BET

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus is championing the FAIR BET Act to challenge a controversial tax rule that caps gambling loss deductions at 90%. This provision, embedded in President Trump's tax bill, risks taxing gamblers on phantom earnings. With the gaming industry rallying behind her, there’s a growing concern that this law could push players into unregulated territories.

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Senate Cuts Medicaid

The Senate's recent budget reconciliation bill has sparked alarm with its substantial cuts to Medicaid, threatening hospital closures and reduced services, especially in Kansas. Although some amendments seek to safeguard hospitals, experts caution they may fall short. The bill's implications for healthcare and the looming midterm elections hang in the balance, reflecting a divided public sentiment.

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