Source: The American Prospect
by James Baratta
“Under the guise of strengthening Medicaid, Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee ended a 26-hour markup session last week with a party-line vote to gut the program. The sweeping cuts, which would slash federal funding for Medicaid by at least $625 billion over the next decade, comprise a significant portion of the reconciliation package Republicans are trying to pass before the upcoming Memorial Day recess. The bill is designed to strip away much of the system of health care provision for the poor and working class in this country. The provisions weave a web of red tape around Medicaid, creating hurdles to access and making it harder to navigate.” (05/21/25)
https://prospect.org/health/2025-05-21-house-republicans-unite-sweeping-medicaid-cuts/