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Johnson Pushes Tax Bill Cutting SNAP and Medicaid

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  • House Speaker Mike Johnson promoted the GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill” tax package in his Louisiana district.
  • The bill cuts over $1 trillion from SNAP and Medicaid, causing a 21% drop in Louisiana SNAP recipients.
  • Louisianans received an estimated $2,900 tax deduction this year, according to the Tax Foundation.
  • Democratic candidate Conrad Cable entered the race citing “enough is enough” over the cuts.