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  • Congress now faces an $880 billion Medicaid question

    04/14/2025 2:10:08 AM PDT · by RandFan · 75 replies
    Roll Call ^ | Apr 10 | By Jessie Hellmann
    The House cleared a hurdle Thursday in adopting a budget resolution needed for filibuster-proof legislation on President Donald Trump’s policy priorities. But now, another obstacle stands in the way: how to find $1.5 trillion in spending cuts without cutting Medicaid benefits, as Trump and House leadership have promised. The budget resolution directs the House Energy and Commerce Committee to find $880 billion in savings — a feat that would prove extremely difficult without making deep cuts to Medicaid, the massive health program covering 72 million Americans, including low-income adults, children and people with disabilities. Some Republicans say they won’t support...