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Bipartisan Deal Threatens Medicaid, SNAP Recipients Speak Out

11/13/2025

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A bipartisan deal led by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin with Republicans could raise premiums for millions and cause 7.8 million low-income Americans to lose Medicaid.
The government shutdown continues as Maryland single mother Sarah struggles with dwindling SNAP benefits.
SNAP recipients like Sasha Slansky criticize Democrats for using their struggles to justify the deal.
Natalie expresses frustration over the missed opportunity to leverage recent electoral victories against Republicans.

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Story summary

A bipartisan deal led by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin with Republicans could raise premiums for millions and cause 7.8 million low-income Americans to lose Medicaid.
The government shutdown continues as Maryland single mother Sarah struggles with dwindling SNAP benefits.
SNAP recipients like Sasha Slansky criticize Democrats for using their struggles to justify the deal.
Natalie expresses frustration over the missed opportunity to leverage recent electoral victories against Republicans.