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House Republicans Push Forward with $4.9 Trillion Tax and Medicaid Overhaul Amid Internal Divisions

House GOP advances major bill including $880 billion in Medicaid cuts and extension of Trump-era tax breaks, despite internal conflicts nearing Memorial Day.


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House Republicans are advancing their proposed bill to extend $4.9 trillion in tax breaks while implementing $880 billion in Medicaid cuts, with substantial internal dissent emerging within the party. Speaker Mike Johnson is navigating objections from various factions, particularly over the impact of Medicaid changes that could leave 8.6 million uninsured. The proposed package includes work requirements for Medicaid recipients, tax breaks such as elimination of federal taxes on tips and overtime, and an increase in SALT deductions, amid ongoing negotiations to solidify support ahead of public hearings starting Tuesday.

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The House GOP's plan seeks to cut Medicaid coverage significantly, jeopardizing healthcare for millions of low-income Americans. New findings from the Congressional Budget Office indicate that approximately 8.6 million people could lose their coverage over the next decade due to these changes.

Democrats condemn the proposed Medicaid cuts as yet another attempt to undermine the Affordable Care Act. They warn it will result in higher premiums and closures of rural hospitals, amplifying their fears of the impact on vulnerable communities.

Critics view the proposed legislation as morally objectionable, prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy while slashing essential healthcare services needed by the working poor. Recent responses underscore the perceived injustice of sacrificing healthcare access for fiscal gains.

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