Tensions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk are escalating, coinciding with a devastating Congressional Budget Office report discrediting the Republican budget bill. This confluence of events, as explained by a progressive polling analyst, could significantly impact public perception. The analyst suggests the growing conflict and the bill’s failure are creating a potent political narrative. This narrative has the potential to resonate widely, influencing public opinion.
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Despite claims by administration officials that the proposed House budget contains no Medicaid cuts and that no one will lose coverage, the Congressional Budget Office projects a $723 billion reduction in federal Medicaid spending by 2034, resulting in 7.6 million people losing coverage. This is largely attributed to new work requirements for adults aged 18-64 and stricter eligibility checks. Experts warn that these measures will create barriers to enrollment and lead to coverage loss among eligible individuals. These losses contradict assurances from officials that the bill will “preserve and protect” the social safety net.
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House Republicans plan to slash Medicaid funding by $880 billion to finance the extension of the 2017 tax cuts, a move Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez strongly opposes. This proposed cut, which would disproportionately impact low-income individuals and those with disabilities, is projected to leave millions without healthcare coverage, according to a Congressional Budget Office report. Republicans are considering adding work requirements to Medicaid, a measure critics argue would create unnecessary administrative burdens and lead to coverage losses without increasing employment. The Energy and Commerce Committee is set to mark up the reconciliation bill early next week.
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