Medicaid, Republicans and Tax Bill
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Democratic strategists are attempting to make House Republicans pay a political price for backing President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” Thursday, although GOP groups suggest that voters will reject their “fearmongering.
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Trump's omnibus bill cuts Medicaid reimbursements for states that cover people in the U.S. illegally and mandates that recipients work 80 hours a month.
New York Democrats are ramping up their opposition to proposed Medicaid changes outlined in the federal budget bill passed by House Republicans last week.
Republican senators are mounting resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill,” citing deficit increases and insufficient spending cuts as the $3.8 trillion package faces uncertain Senate passage despite narrow House approval.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is staking out his spot as a populist defender of Medicaid in opposition to the steep cuts contained in the House-passed megabill to fund President Trump’s domestic
House Republicans narrowly passed the multitrillion-dollar bill advancing Trump’s domestic agenda, and Senate Republicans are preparing for the battles ahead when they consider the measure next month.
The federal budget bill, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week, would add Medicaid work requirements for childless adults to stay in the program.
The House GOP's plan to root out waste, fraud and abuse with Medicaid work requirements is expected to save billions, but could see millions booted from their healthcare benefits.