US EditionGOP Blames Government Shutdown on Health Care for Undocumented People. That's False
- House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared on Fox News, where he struggled to address rising health care costs and instead blamed undocumented immigrants for the government's shutdown.
- Republicans blame Democrats for the government shutdown, claiming it is due to an effort to extend health care benefits to undocumented immigrants.
- Experts, including Jonathan Gruber from MIT, state that undocumented immigrants do not qualify for Medicaid, contrary to Republican claims.
- An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll found that 38% of Americans blame Republicans for the shutdown, while others see blame on both parties.
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By Ione Molinares, CNN en Español As the crossings come and go between Democrats and Republicans due to the closure of the government, an issue has become central to the debate: supposed access to the health of undocumented immigrants. Democrats demand that, to help approve an extension of current government funds, an extension of health insurance market subsidies, known as Obamacare, will expire at the end of the year. They also want to reverse…
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GOP blames government shutdown on health care for undocumented people. That's false
The White House and GOP lawmakers say a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that Democrats want rolled back keeps undocumented people from getting health benefits — a claim experts say is misleading.
Democrats shut down government over healthcare for illegal immigrants, House GOP whip says
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer claimed Democrats shut down the government to give illegals healthcare, explaining Schumer's demands would make 1.4 million illegals eligible for Medicaid.
GOP blames government shutdown on health care for undocumented people. That's false - TPR: The Public's Radio
The White House and GOP lawmakers say a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill that Democrats want rolled back keeps undocumented people from getting health benefits — a claim experts say is misleading. The post GOP blames government shutdown on health care for undocumented people. That’s false appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.
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