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Looking to slash Medicaid funding, Republicans consider cutting billions of dollars

The article from PBS NewsHour discusses how Republican lawmakers are considering significant cuts to Medicaid funding as part of their strategy to reduce federal spending. These proposed cuts could amount to billions of dollars and are part of broader negotiations over the federal budget and the debt ceiling. The article highlights the potential impacts on millions of low-income Americans who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. It also mentions the political context, with some Republicans advocating for work requirements and other changes to the program, while Democrats and healthcare advocates argue that such cuts would undermine healthcare access for the most vulnerable populations. The debate reflects ongoing tensions between fiscal conservatism and social welfare policies.

Read the Full PBS Article at:
[ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/looking-to-slash-medicaid-funding-republicans-consider-cutting-billions-of-dollars ]