GOP Budget Slashes Medicaid, Threatening Coverage for 14 Million
Washington, D.C., USA: A House Republican budget proposes cutting over $1.3 trillion from Medicaid, potentially forcing 14 million low-income Americans off coverage. Critics denounce it as a major rollback of healthcare access, especially after pandemic expansions. GOP lawmakers say the cuts target “waste, fraud, and abuse,” along with new work requirements for “able-bodied” beneficiaries. Healthcare experts warn that seniors in nursing homes and disabled children would be severely impacted. The White House vows to veto if passed, setting up a partisan clash over social spending.
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Key Entities
- • House GOP Budget: Calls for $1.3 trillion cut over 10 years
- • Medicaid: Public health program covering millions of low-income Americans
- • White House: Opposes plan, citing harm to vulnerable populations
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Multi-Perspective Analysis
Left-Leaning View
Frames it as a direct attack on poor and disabled populations
Centrist View
Covers the budget details and potential coverage losses
Right-Leaning View
Defends controlling entitlement spending, citing “fiscal responsibility”
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