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Republicans diverge over budget cut proposals on Medicaid

  • House Republicans are divided over Medicaid spending reductions as they face challenges in approving a budget plan by Memorial Day in Washington, D.C.
  • The budget proposal seeks to advance President Donald Trump's priorities by reducing government expenditures by as much as $1.5 trillion in order to finance tax cuts, while simultaneously boosting funding for the military, fossil fuel industries, and border security.
  • The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office reports the proposals could reduce Medicaid enrollment by about 10 million, raising the number of uninsured among the 71 million current Medicaid recipients.
  • Republican Rep. Chip Roy warned that current health care expenditures, which account for more than one-third of spending, are driving the nation toward financial ruin, while Democrats criticized the proposed budget as irresponsible and accused it of favoring wealthy donors.
  • The divide among Republicans and opposition from moderates in swing districts suggest the budget timeline is increasingly unlikely, with significant consequences for millions relying on Medicaid.
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Republican leaders face competing budget demands from GOP lawmakers

(The Center Square) – As the final House committees prepare to markup the lion’s share of the budget reconciliation package, nearly three dozen fiscally conservative lawmakers are reminding party leaders to fulfill their spending reduction promises.

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RedState broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
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