DNC aims at four ‘at-risk House Republicans’ to ‘protect Medicaid’; GOP responds
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has kicked off a month-long initiative to “fight to save Medicaid,” focusing on four House Republicans they deem “vulnerable.” The Democrats assert these lawmakers could potentially undermine Medicaid and other essential programs. Republicans responded swiftly on Friday through a statement issued by Fox News Digital. “The Democrats are misleading in […]
Conservative Lawmakers Push for Divisive Medicaid Overhaul in Reconciliation Talks
A conservative faction within the House is urging substantial “structural reform” for Medicaid as part of the Republican Settlement Act, highlighting notable divisions within the GOP. In a letter addressed to “dear colleague” initiated by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and endorsed by 19 others, the representative stated that the GOP meeting ought to pursue “meaningful […]
House Committee Hits Pause on Crucial Medicaid Vote Amidst Disputes
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has postponed a crucial vote on packages laden with President Trump’s legislative goals due to ongoing disputes regarding possible Medicaid reductions. Initially, the committee aimed to advance the markup for a vote on May 7, as stated by a committee aide to Hill. However, on Thursday, members were informed […]
GOP Medicaid debate intensifies as Republicans search for cuts
House Republicans will need to immediately decide whether to touch the political stove by trying to scale back Medicaid benefits, under the gun to get specific about how to offset President Trump’s domestic policy agenda. Medicaid is at the heart of the GOP plan to pass “big beautiful bills” and create budget space to extend […]
Trump Voters Overwhelmingly Back Medicare Negotiations and Medicaid Safeguards, Survey Reveals!
A recent poll indicates that most voters, including those who supported President Trump, believe it’s crucial for the government to engage in negotiations with pharmaceutical firms on drug prices, favoring reduced prices over cuts to Medicaid. As per the surveys, 88% of voters surveyed by Fabrizio Ward and sponsored by Arnold Ventures stated that it […]
California’s Broke Medicaid Program Has Been Spending on … Homeless Housing
California’s Medicaid version of Medi-Cal is spending on unrelated programs such as housing, running an extreme deficit, and the state has had to borrow more than $6 billion to save it. As Breitbart News reported last month, Gavin Newsom’s administration had to seek a $6 billion loan to prevent the program from collapse due to […]
To ensure a healthy America, protect access to Medicaid
Medicaid has been the bedrock for the underprivileged people for 60 years. The Medicare and Medicaid Act of 1965 is a promise to Americans and is consistent with our deeply embraced values. It helps people in need, providing everyone regardless of background or circumstances, regardless of their chances to thrive. This will make Medicaid a […]
30,000 Lives at Risk: The Deadly Consequences of Slashing Federal Medicaid Expansion Funding
A move by Republican legislators to cut back federal contributions to Medicaid expansion could lead to tens of thousands more deaths. analysis from a progressive think tank. A report from the Center for Progress in America (CAP), shared with Hills, indicates that around 34,200 individuals could die annually if the federal government reduces its current […]
Trump must choose: Medicaid grift or fiscal sanity
No program has done anything more to raise healthcare costs and inflated inflationary debt than Medicaid. But the same Republicans who opposed “Bidenflation” in their campaign trajectory draw a red line even in modest cuts of Medicaid’s explosive growth. This is just a reform that will bring spending back to forecasts made at the start […]
Medicaid madness: The RINO plot to sabotage Trump’s spending bill
On April 10, House Republicans narrowly passed a budget resolution aimed at tax cuts, border security and military spending to promote President Trump’s agenda. Hardline conservatives led by members like House Freedom Caucus MP Nancy Mace (Rs.C.) have called for deep cuts from Medicaid to curb the bloated eligibility. However, it didn’t land much with […]