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Republicans vote to slash $880 billion from Medicaid which 70 Million Americans rely on for their healthcare
Of the 218 seats Republicans control in Congress, 26 are in districts where Medicaid covers more than 30 percent of the population, according to a New York Times analysis of federal enrollment data. All 26 of those representatives voted in favor of the House budget.
In its 60 years, Medicaid has swelled from a small program that provided medical care to poor Americans receiving cash assistance to the largest source of public insurance. It covers 72 million Americans, about one-fifth of the population. It pays for about half of all nursing care in the United States, and 40 percent of all births… A work requirement would be expected to cut Medicaid spending by about $100 billion over the next decade, as those unable to comply — or to file the correct paperwork showing their employment — would lose coverage.” — NY Times
Check this map for the 26 districts most dependent on Medicaid, their Congressional rep and how to call them with one click to demand they protect Medicaid.
$4.5 trillion in tax cuts — NBC
There are approximately 350 million people in America and 735 billionaires. This $4,500 billion tax cut means taking almost $13,000 from every American to give an extra $6.5 billion to American billionaires. The Republicans submitted their budget resolution for funding the government called for cuts of $2 trillion to mandatory spending, a category that includes Social Security and Medicare. Republicans expect to cut food aid for more than 40 million low-income Americans. — Heather Cox Richardson
Republicans have talked openly about trying to cut Medicaid by introducing “work requirements,” under which Medicaid beneficiaries would have to demonstrate they are employed or are seeking employment, or had a valid reason not to do so. In reality, the majority of Medicaid beneficiaries already work, or cannot because they’re disabled or are caring for another person. — Huffpost excerpts
What is Budget Reconciliation — the next step for Republicans to give tax cuts to their billionaire donors? Listen to this podcast.
What is Budget Reconciliation
“Reports indicate that Republicans in Congress plan to use the reconciliation process in 2025 to advance priorities Democrats do not support. Republicans previously used this process to pass a tax law during the first Trump administration that slashed the corporate tax rate and gave outsized tax breaks to the top 1 percent.
Congress must follow a strict process to advance bills via reconciliation. This explainer walks through reconciliation’s basics, highlights major steps in the process, and offers a historical perspective on how Congress may handle hiccups along the way. For definitions of frequently used terms, check out Understanding Capitol Hill Jargon.” — Progressive Caucus Center
What is Budget Reconciliation — Podcast
Billionaire War On Working Americans
Follow the Republican scheme to reward their billionaire donors by gutting Social Security and Medicare with this relationship map.
- The newly released House GOP resolution proposes a $4 trillion debt ceiling increase while allocating $4.5 trillion in new deficits for the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee. This move aims to extend tax cuts…
- Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith has noted that despite the $4.5 trillion allowance, it may not be enough to fully implement the proposed tax policies.
- The extension of Trump-era tax cuts is expected to face strong opposition from Democrats, who argue the original cuts favored the wealthy and corporations.
- With the national debt exceeding $34 trillion, fiscal conservatives within the GOP may also raise concerns about long-term economic impacts. — Newsweek
Check this map for the sacrifices you have to make so Musk can get richer: Social Security, affordable healthcare, veterans benefits, food stamps, Medicaid. And the MAGA Reps and Senators for where you live.
TakeAway: Protect your healthcare: Call your MAGA Rep.
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