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House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare

The article from MSN discusses the challenges House Republicans face regarding Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare, as highlighted by House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington. He emphasized the need for "hard decisions" to address the financial sustainability of these programs, which are critical for millions of Americans but are facing insolvency in the coming years. Arrington pointed out that without reforms, these programs could see benefit cuts or tax increases, which are politically sensitive issues. He suggested that while no final decisions have been made, potential solutions might include adjusting eligibility ages, means testing, or finding new revenue sources. The article also notes the political tightrope Republicans must walk, balancing the need for fiscal responsibility with the risk of voter backlash against changes to these popular entitlement programs.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/house-republican-hard-decisions-needed-on-social-security-medicaid-medicare/ar-AA1vcR3v ]