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Massive Healthcare Cuts: $3.4 Trillion Deficit Looms

7/26/2025

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Summary

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is projected to swell the national deficit by a staggering $3.4 trillion, leaving more than 10 million Americans without health insurance by 2034. With a $1.1 trillion cut to federal healthcare spending, crucial programs like Medicaid face significant threats, casting doubt on the future of Medicare as well.

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Historical Context

The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, significantly reduced the uninsured rate by 20 million Americans but faced criticism for its projected $1.7 trillion cost over ten years. The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act threatens to reverse these healthcare gains, potentially leaving over 10 million uninsured by 2034, highlighting the ongoing debate over healthcare funding and access in the U.S.

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Story summary

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is projected to swell the national deficit by a staggering $3.4 trillion, leaving more than 10 million Americans without health insurance by 2034. With a $1.1 trillion cut to federal healthcare spending, crucial programs like Medicaid face significant threats, casting doubt on the future of Medicare as well.

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