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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Tax Cuts and Social Program Cuts: What's Next for the GOP Bill?

The Senate Republicans have managed to push through a significant policy bill, which now heads to the House for a final vote. This bill is a mix of tax cuts and reductions in spending on programs like Medicaid and SNAP. The vote was close, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 51-50 tie. Three Rep

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Senate's Big Debate: Tax Cuts, Medicaid, and More

The Senate is in the middle of a big debate about a new bill. This bill includes tax cuts, changes to Medicaid, and more money for border security. The final vote is expected soon, but it's not clear how it will turn out. The bill is very expensive. It could add $3. 3 trillion to the country's debt

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

Senate Republicans Push for Big Changes in Spending and Tax Bill

Senate Republicans have introduced a revised spending and tax cut bill that includes many of President Trump's domestic priorities. This bill, which is set to be voted on soon, aims to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts and increase funding for border security, defense, and energy production. However, the

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Jun 28 2025POLITICS

Medicaid Cuts: A Political Battle with Big Stakes

The upcoming 2026 midterms are already feeling the heat from Republican plans to revamp Medicaid. Senators from Maine, North Carolina, and Iowa are feeling the pressure as their states could see tens of thousands lose healthcare coverage. Democrats are hoping to turn this into a winning strategy, ty

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

A Tiny Band-Aid for a Big Medicaid Wound

Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. So

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How New Medicaid Rules Could Change Healthcare for New Parents

In 2021, a big change happened with Medicaid. The American Rescue Plan let states give pregnancy Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth. This is a huge deal for new parents. But how is this new rule working out? No one really knows yet. Medicaid is a big help for many people. It pays for healt

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Health Insurance: The Unseen Struggle During COVID-19

In the US, many people are at risk of losing their health insurance, especially those on Medicaid. This issue, known as insurance churn, has been a problem for a while. Even after the Affordable Care Act helped more people get coverage, the risk of losing insurance is still high. The COVID-19 pande

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Senate Republicans Face a Tough Call After Medicaid Ruling

Senate Republicans are in a tough spot after the parliamentarian rejected a key part of their bill. This part was about limiting how states could get more Medicaid money. The ruling is a big problem for Republicans. They wanted to use this money to fund tax cuts. Now, they have to change the bill or

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

What Do People Think About the Medicaid Sterilization Rule?

The Medicaid program has a rule. It says people must wait 30 days before they can get sterilized. This rule is not popular with everyone. Some people who might use Medicaid think it's unfair. They have different reasons for feeling this way. First, some people need sterilization for health reasons.

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Jun 24 2025HEALTH

Healthcare on the Chopping Block: California's Fight to Protect Medi-Cal

California's Democrats and healthcare experts are up in arms about a new Republican plan. They say it could slash Medicaid funding, leaving millions without care. This isn't just about numbers. It's about real people, real lives, and real consequences. At the center of the storm is a bill nicknamed

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