Medicaid, Republicans

These Republicans have a lot to lose if Congress cuts Medicaid
GOP lawmakers expected to vote soon on slashing the insurance program for low-income people represent tens of millions reliant on it.
Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions.
Although President Donald Trump promised to “love and cherish” Medicaid, Republicans have announced budget proposals that could dramatically curtail the program
Medicaid Cuts Pose Budget Conundrum for Valadao and Republicans Nationwide
For Representative David Valadao of California and other Republicans whose constituents depend on Medicaid, a vote for their party’s budget could be politically fatal. President Trump’s agenda hangs in the balance.
Medicaid-cut pushback coming from inside the House
Some Senate Republicans have begun pushing back against major cuts to Medicaid. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, where more than 21 percent of the population is enrolled in Medicaid, told HuffPost he doesn’t support massive cuts to the program that House Republican leaders are weighing.
House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test
Some Republicans have raised concerns about potential cuts to anti-poverty programs that their constituents rely on as they search for ways to pay for Trump’s legislative agenda.
Not all House Republicans back Medicaid cuts in budget resolution
House Republicans vote this week on a budget resolution to advance border security funding and extend Trump's tax cuts. But not all are on board with cuts to Medicaid.
These Republicans' Chances of Re-Election Could Suffer if Congress Makes Major Medicaid Cuts, Analysis Finds
Republicans are expected to vote on whether to slash Medicaid as their spending cuts continue. Support for the measure could particularly affect some GOP lawmakers.
Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, again?
Medicaid is a government health insurance program for people with low incomes and adults and children with disabilities.

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Shane Abbott seeks lower drug costs for Medicaid program, hopes to save the state millions
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Republicans want to add work requirements for Missouri Medicaid recipients
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