House Republicans Advance $5 Trillion Tax Cut Bill Amid Internal Divisions
House Republicans have advanced a $5 trillion tax cut bill, facing internal GOP opposition over Medicaid cuts and SALT deduction issues, prior to Senate consideration.
The GOP Medicaid Cuts Are a Big F*cking Deal
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Overview
House Republicans have made strides in pushing a $5 trillion tax cut bill, overcoming intense Democratic opposition. The House Ways and Means Committee approved the measure after an all-night session. However, internal GOP dissent is evident, particularly regarding provisions to impose stricter Medicaid work requirements. Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating changes to the bill to secure support, notably from lawmakers in high-tax states demanding adjustments to state and local tax deductions. The legislation also proposes cuts to food assistance programs. A House vote is anticipated next week, amid protests and an ongoing Democratic outcry against the proposed cuts.
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The House legislative package includes over $5 trillion in tax breaks and substantial cuts to Medicaid, prompting intense protests and debates on Capitol Hill as lawmakers grapple with its implications for healthcare and social programs.
Republicans defend their proposed cuts by claiming they aim to reduce waste and fraud in Medicaid, despite critics highlighting significant projected coverage losses, including an estimated increase of 8.6 million uninsured Americans due to these changes.
Ongoing internal conflicts within the Republican Party about the extent of the proposed cuts reveal concerns that some members may hold out for deeper reforms, indicating a possibility of further revisions as the legislative process unfolds.
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The House legislative package includes over $5 trillion in tax breaks and substantial cuts to Medicaid, prompting intense protests and debates on Capitol Hill as lawmakers grapple with its implications for healthcare and social programs.
Republicans defend their proposed cuts by claiming they aim to reduce waste and fraud in Medicaid, despite critics highlighting significant projected coverage losses, including an estimated increase of 8.6 million uninsured Americans due to these changes.
Ongoing internal conflicts within the Republican Party about the extent of the proposed cuts reveal concerns that some members may hold out for deeper reforms, indicating a possibility of further revisions as the legislative process unfolds.
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