US EditionRepublican Sen. Joni Ernst defends proposed Medicaid cuts: 'We all are going to die'
- Republican Senator Joni Ernst defended proposed $700 billion cuts to Medicaid, stating it would keep certain groups off the rolls and those with employer coverage unaffected.
- The Congressional Budget Office estimated the proposals would reduce healthcare access for 8.6 million people over the next decade.
- During a town hall in Iowa, Ernst stated, 'we all are going to die,' while discussing potential Medicaid eligibility changes, eliciting shouts from the audience.
- Ken Martin, Chair of the Democratic National Committee, claimed Ernst's remarks show Republicans prioritize the wealthy over constituents' lives.
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Medicaid reform/cuts are long overdue - Carlsbad Current-Argus
Paul J. Gessing Gov. Lujan Grisham recently went on the TV show Face the Nation to decry potential cuts to Medicaid. She even claimed the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for Three Free Stories a Month Sign Up Now Close The post Medicaid reform/cuts are long overdue appeared first on Carlsbad Current-Argus.
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