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Democrats Challenge Republican Medicaid Cuts Amid Work Requirement Support

7/18/2025

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Democrats are seizing on Republican changes to Medicaid in tax legislation, arguing that cuts are too severe. Yet, the law merely slows Medicaid's rapid growth of nearly 50%. Meanwhile, public sentiment strongly favors work requirements, as many see them as a way to encourage employment while safeguarding vital services for those in need.

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Democrats are seizing on Republican changes to Medicaid in tax legislation, arguing that cuts are too severe. Yet, the law merely slows Medicaid's rapid growth of nearly 50%. Meanwhile, public sentiment strongly favors work requirements, as many see them as a way to encourage employment while safeguarding vital services for those in need.