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Trump's 'Big Bill' Promises Tax Cuts and Work Mandate

7/15/2025

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Congress has approved President Trump's ambitious "Big, Beautiful Bill," promising substantial tax cuts for working families and enhanced border security. A key feature mandates able-bodied adults to work or volunteer 20 hours weekly to access Medicaid benefits. While critics argue it undermines Medicaid, supporters believe it safeguards the vulnerable and curbs unnecessary spending.

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Congress has approved President Trump's ambitious "Big, Beautiful Bill," promising substantial tax cuts for working families and enhanced border security. A key feature mandates able-bodied adults to work or volunteer 20 hours weekly to access Medicaid benefits. While critics argue it undermines Medicaid, supporters believe it safeguards the vulnerable and curbs unnecessary spending.