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New rules would restrict access to the low-income health insurance program, punish states covering undocumented children, and shift costs to states.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has begun meeting privately with Senate Republicans who are threatening to derail President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” over what they fear could be
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AlterNet on MSNMAGA senator’s 'remarkable' Medicaid defense reflects intense conflict within GOP: analysisAs President Donald Trump continues to push for a "big, beautiful bill" that will combine his legislative priorities, Republicans in Congress are fighting over the particulars — including Medicaid funding.
The legislation includes some provisions that can improve the detection of beneficiaries who aren’t eligible for Medicaid coverage. However, the bill also cuts reimbursements fo
The budget proposal would strip Medicaid from an estimated ... The move is sure to set off conflict in the House, even among the GOP. Several Republicans in the House have reportedly told Speaker ...
Democrats won’t let Republicans duck the issue, so go on the offensive instead.
U.S. House Republicans are pushing a massive tax bill despite internal conflicts over spending and debt solutions. The bill's passage is threatened by disagreements on Medicaid cuts and tax credits. Urged to pass before Memorial Day,
On the tax side, there is concern about the level of green energy clawbacks included in the House bill for the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act. The spending reductions are meant to pay for the tax cuts, as are reforms to Medicaid that include more frequent eligibility checks and new fees for patients.
They voted "present" rather than against the legislation, giving House Speaker Mike Johnson a rare win. But their lack of explicit support points to a bumpy road ahead before the party unites. The bill would extend tax cuts from President Donald Trump's first term, end taxes on tips and increase military and border spending.