Senator Josh Hawley, who publicly denounced Medicaid cuts as “morally wrong,” voted in favor of a budget reconciliation bill containing an estimated $930 billion in cuts to the program. The bill’s tax cuts, disproportionately benefiting high-income households, were predicated on the false promise of expiration, with Republicans now admitting their prior deception. Furthermore, the reinstatement of state and local tax deductions, though temporary, is another example of misleading budgeting practices. Ultimately, under real scoring, the Senate bill is projected to significantly increase the budget deficit, yet the Republican’s preferred scoring method attempts to hide this fact.
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Senator Josh Hawley, despite expressing concerns about his party’s proposed Medicaid cuts within the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” ultimately voted in favor of the bill. Although Hawley acknowledged the negative impact of cutting healthcare for working-class individuals and suggested that the party needed to reconsider its priorities, he ultimately did not vote against the legislation. Democratic Senator Brian Schatz mocked the GOP senator’s sentiments. This action is counter to the senator’s beliefs and could result in struggling families lacking healthcare coverage.
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Senator Bernie Sanders sharply criticized the Republican budget reconciliation package on the Senate floor, deeming it “the most dangerous piece of legislation in the modern history of our country” due to its severe cuts to Medicaid, nutrition assistance, and other vital programs. He warned of deadly consequences, citing a study projecting over 50,000 preventable deaths annually resulting from healthcare cuts. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the package would slash Medicaid by over $1 trillion and remove health insurance for nearly 12 million Americans, all to provide tax breaks for the wealthy. Sanders intends to propose amendments to lower prescription drug costs, eliminate an estate tax break, and remove $150 billion for the Pentagon.
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GOP senators unveil amendment to shrink Medicaid by another $313B. Well, here we go again. It seems like there’s a constant churn of legislation aimed at tweaking and, let’s be frank, shrinking Medicaid. And this time, Republican senators are at the helm, proposing an amendment that would cut spending by a whopping $313 billion. It’s a move that raises a lot of questions, and frankly, a lot of eyebrows.
The core of the proposed cuts seems to be focused on limiting the expansion of Medicaid that was established under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. This isn’t new territory. These cuts, if enacted, would kick in after the next election cycle.… Continue reading
Enid Rodriguez, a North Carolina resident, highlights the critical impact Medicaid expansion has had on her health and access to care. The article then explains that proposed cuts to Medicaid in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” threaten coverage for millions, including North Carolinians like Rodriguez. Republican efforts to downsize Medicaid, despite its popularity, could lead to significant coverage losses and negatively impact healthcare providers, particularly in rural areas. While some Republicans have expressed concerns, the potential cuts could still be substantial and could have a wide-reaching impact.
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The GOP bill, as the CBO has estimated, is proposing some truly staggering cuts to healthcare, amounting to a whopping $1.1 trillion. The implications of this are deeply concerning: a projected 11.8 million people are expected to lose their healthcare coverage as a direct result. It’s hard to wrap your head around the sheer scale of that number, the lives that could be impacted, and the potential suffering it could unleash.
A significant portion of the coverage loss, the CBO suggests, comes from Medicaid cuts. Roughly 7.8 million individuals currently relying on Medicaid could find themselves without coverage. This stems from several provisions within the bill.… Continue reading
A viral video captured Capitol Police arresting and zip-tying the wrists of wheelchair-bound protesters demonstrating against cuts to Medicaid proposed in Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” currently before the Senate. The peaceful protesters, organized by Popular Democracy, were chanting against the cuts, with some briefly displaying a banner. Capitol Police confirmed 33 arrests inside the congressional building, where protesting is illegal. The proposed legislation, which has already passed the House, faces significant opposition due to its Medicaid cuts, including new stipulations for beneficiaries.
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Republican tax and spending bill will slash Medicaid by over $700 billion and food stamps by nearly $300 billion, resulting in approximately 16 million people losing health insurance and potentially 51,000 preventable deaths annually. Despite these drastic cuts, the bill includes $3.7 trillion in tax cuts, increasing the national debt by $2.4 trillion by 2034, with the wealthiest Americans receiving the largest tax benefits. This debt increase is particularly concerning given high interest rates and the bill’s regressive impact. Even some House Republicans have expressed regret over the bill’s provisions.
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Senator Joni Ernst’s callous dismissal of concerns over Medicaid cuts, stating “we’re all going to die,” sparked outrage. Her subsequent apology, delivered from a cemetery, and invocation of Jesus to justify preventable deaths, further alienated constituents. This reflects a growing trend among some white evangelicals to redefine empathy as sinful, justifying cruelty as a form of “compassion.” Ernst’s actions highlight the GOP’s increasing Christian nationalist bent, forcing adherence to a death-embracing ideology regardless of individual beliefs.
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Senator Joni Ernst’s dismissive response to concerns over Medicaid cuts, stating “we are all going to die,” was not only insensitive but was doubled down upon on social media. Instead of apologizing sincerely, she offered a sarcastic clarification and suggested religious faith as a solution to mortality concerns. This response reflects a prioritization of tax cuts over the potential loss of healthcare coverage for millions, as projected by the Congressional Budget Office. Ernst’s justification included blaming the “left” for the reaction and falsely claiming undocumented immigrants are receiving undeserved benefits.
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