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House GOP Targets $5.7 Trillion Cuts, Threatens Essential Aid

1/16/2025

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House Republicans are pushing for drastic federal spending cuts to safeguard the 2017 tax cuts that favor the wealthy. A leaked plan reveals potential reductions of $5.7 trillion over a decade, jeopardizing essential programs like Medicaid and food assistance. This move risks leaving low-income Americans vulnerable while prioritizing the financial interests of the richest.

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House Republicans are pushing for drastic federal spending cuts to safeguard the 2017 tax cuts that favor the wealthy. A leaked plan reveals potential reductions of $5.7 trillion over a decade, jeopardizing essential programs like Medicaid and food assistance. This move risks leaving low-income Americans vulnerable while prioritizing the financial interests of the richest.