Gillibrand says 'Trump-proof' budget not possible, cuts would cause NYers to 'suffer'
- Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand warned that cuts in federal aid will cause New Yorkers to suffer due to proposed federal cuts, which exceed $300 million for health services.
- Gillibrand stated that New York cannot compensate for the expected loss of $93 billion in federal aid, which would impact Medicaid and Medicare receivers.
- Governor Kathy Hochul expressed concern over the potential harm to essential safety net programs, including Social Security and veterans' services.
- Gillibrand criticized the Trump administration for plans to cut Social Security staff and services, stating it would delay benefits for seniors.
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N.Y. officials fight Social Security cuts that could delay checks for seniors
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand warned that slashing 7,000 staff members from the Social Security Administration will have a grave impact on New York seniors, leading to unanswered phone calls and delayed checks.
Trump funding cuts could blow massive hole in state budget that NY can’t fill: Sen. Gillibrand
Mar. 28, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued a dire warning on Friday that it will be impossible for New York State to backfill tens of billions of dollars in federal funding that President Trump is proposing to cut from its budget — with the April 1 deadline for passing the state spending plan fast approaching. Gillibrand, who made the comments during a March 28 news conference sounding the alarm about Trump downsizing …
Letter to the Editor: Social Security, Medicaid cuts will hurt Putnam County residents | Palatka Daily News, Palatka, Florida
About one-third of Putnam County residents depend on the federal health insurance program called Medicaid. This data is from 2023 and this includes newborn babies to senior citizens.
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