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Big Beautiful Bill defended, slammed in Congressional debates
Candidates sparred over tariffs and healthcare, with Democrats saying the bill would cut Medicaid by $1 trillion over 10 years.
- On Tuesday, Congressional candidates debated in two Wisconsin forums, addressing tariffs and healthcare as Election Day approaches within two weeks.
- Candidates discussed President Donald Trump's trade policy and rural healthcare concerns, highlighting the policy differences driving Wisconsin's most competitive congressional races.
- Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden defended the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' claiming it secured one billion dollars for Badgercare and a $50 billion rural healthcare fund. Democrat Rebecca Cooke alleged the bill cuts healthcare for millions.
- In a separate radio debate, Southeast Wisconsin Republican Bryan Steil argued the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' increased Medicaid by $1 billion, while Democrat Mitchell Berman claimed it cuts $1 trillion over 10 years.
- Tonight, Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley meet in Milwaukee for Wisconsin's only scheduled gubernatorial debate, marking the final chance for voters to see the governor race candidates.
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Big Beautiful Bill defended, slammed in Congressional debates - The Daily Bo Snerdley
(The Center Square) – With Election Day now less than two weeks away, some voters in certain parts of Wisconsin got a chance to see their candidates for Congress. Tuesday saw two debates in two races for Congress. In western Wisconsin, Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden and Democrat challenger Rebecca Cooke met for a candidate forum. The two are locked in Wisconsin’s closest and highest profile race for Congress. Tuesday’s forum saw them…
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