US EditionThune says he won't overrule Senate referee on Medicaid cuts
UNITED STATES SENATE, WASHINGTON D.C., JUN 26 – Senate Majority Leader John Thune will not challenge Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough’s ruling that key Medicaid cuts violate Senate budget rules, despite conservative opposition to the decision.
- John Thune stated he would not overrule Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough regarding Medicaid cuts in the budget reconciliation bill, asserting that it would not help in passing the legislation.
- MacDonough rejected a plan that would cap states' ability to collect federal Medicaid funding through healthcare provider taxes, which Republicans hoped would save hundreds of billions of dollars.
- Several Republicans expressed frustration at MacDonough's ruling, with some calling for her to be overruled or removed due to her decisions against the proposed provisions.
- Thune emphasized that while setbacks exist, senators can explore other options for savings without harming Medicaid beneficiaries.
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