Medicaid, Republicans and House
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Medicaid has become a key hot button topic in the sweeping tax and spending cuts bill that House Republicans are scrambling to pass as soon as this week.
A new hurdle for poor Americans, approved by the House, would cause millions to lose coverage, including many who are working but can’t meet reporting rules.
The CBO said the GOP’s megabill would lead to $500 billion in cuts to Medicare. Two days later, 215 House Republicans voted for it anyway.
New rules would restrict access to the low-income health insurance program, punish states covering undocumented children, and shift costs to states.
Health experts are taking a stand against California Republicans for what they claim would strip away Medicaid care from millions in the state.
Democratic groups are preparing to start running ads next week attacking House Republicans for their vote to cut Medicaid spending.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump warned the right flank of House Republicans not to touch Medicaid any further, urging GOP lawmakers to rally behind what he's called his "big, beautiful bill ...
After a meeting with Trump and conservative holdouts, Speaker Mike Johnson said he planned told hold a floor vote Wednesday night or Thursday morning.