Republicans split on spending cuts, Medicaid as they seek path forward on Trump tax cuts

Mark Weihman: SNAP-py cuts for children, tax cuts for the wealthy

1975: 13-year-old me didn’t recognize the currency my dad pulled out of his pocket as we stood at the grocery checkout line. My dad was 34 years old, weak, sick and undergoing treatment for testicular cancer. A father of four children under 13, in and out of work for the past 12 or so months, he was on government assistance for the first time. The currency he had meekly taken from his wallet were food stamps, today commonly referred to as Supple…

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Republicans Split on Spending Cuts, Medicaid as They Seek Path Forward on Trump Tax Cuts

Republicans split on spending cuts, Medicaid as they seek path forward on Trump tax cuts

Congressional Republicans, under pressure to move forward on President Donald Trump's tax cut and border security agenda, are at odds over how much spending they can cut from the federal budget without leaving constituents who rely on social safety net programs out in the cold.

Republicans argue over spending as they seek a path forward on Trump tax cuts

US president has promised those who rely on Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security will not see reduced benefits

Why is Trump pushing to help those not in need? (Letters to The Republican)

I read letters to the editor in support of our recently elected president and shake my head. One writer tried to dismiss the insurrection that occurred on Jan. 6, 2021, like it was some type of peaceful protest.Another letter said it was great to return the economically conservative Republican Party to power. The most recent discussed President Trump looking for ways to control our budget deficit like cutting services and cleaning up fraud.