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House GOP Targets $5.7 Trillion in Cuts, Threatening Care

1/14/2025

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House Republicans are eyeing a staggering $5.7 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade, with Medicaid, Medicare, and food assistance in their crosshairs. The proposed per-capita cap on Medicaid could leave millions without coverage, raising alarms among critics who argue these cuts are designed to fund tax breaks for the wealthy, jeopardizing the well-being of our most vulnerable citizens.

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House Republicans are eyeing a staggering $5.7 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade, with Medicaid, Medicare, and food assistance in their crosshairs. The proposed per-capita cap on Medicaid could leave millions without coverage, raising alarms among critics who argue these cuts are designed to fund tax breaks for the wealthy, jeopardizing the well-being of our most vulnerable citizens.