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Valadao’s Tax Bill Sparks Fury Over Rural Healthcare

7/26/2025

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Rep. David Valadao's backing of a controversial tax and spending bill has ignited fierce opposition from Democratic challengers in California's Central Valley, where countless families depend on Medicaid and food stamps. The legislation jeopardizes rural hospitals like Adventist Health Reedley, which relies on Medi-Cal for 66% of its funding, sparking fears over healthcare access and financial security.

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Rep. David Valadao's backing of a controversial tax and spending bill has ignited fierce opposition from Democratic challengers in California's Central Valley, where countless families depend on Medicaid and food stamps. The legislation jeopardizes rural hospitals like Adventist Health Reedley, which relies on Medi-Cal for 66% of its funding, sparking fears over healthcare access and financial security.