Cutting Medicaid?
How Republicans could change the program.
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Louisiana voters in Speaker Johnson’s district react to Medicaid cut threats
Residents of Vinton, La., which is part of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, are concerned that Republicans will make cuts to Medicaid to reduce government spending. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona ...NBC News - 7h -
Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid Would Be ‘Catastrophic for Women’s Health,’ Says Chelsea Clinton
Republicans want to slash $880 billion from the agency overseeing Medicaid. There’s no way to do so without touching benefits.Inc. - 2d -
If Medicaid cuts include work requirements, people may lose health coverage as a result, research finds
Congress may have to implement Medicaid cuts to reach its budget targets. That could include new work requirements in order to obtain coverage.CNBC - 3d -
Want to cut Medicaid costs without hurting patients? Here’s an easy solution.
The establishment of a National No-Fault Medical Malpractice program for physicians and hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid is an easy, commonsense proposal that would preserve access ...The Hill - 4d -
'A lot of fear': Speaker Johnson's constituents react to potential cuts to Medicaid, food stamps
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona reports from Vinton, Louisiana, on how Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents are reacting to potential cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. NBC News ...NBC News - 1h -
Scott Perry says no one 'legitimately' on Medicaid will lose coverage
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) suggested on Sunday that no one "legitimately" on Medicaid will lose their coverage due to GOP efforts to cut spending. In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” ...The Hill - 3d -
In rural Louisiana, Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents fear potential Medicaid cuts
In House Speaker Mike Johnson’s backyard, many residents rely on anti-poverty programs to help make ends meet — and are pleading with the Louisiana Republican to protect those benefits as Congress ...NBC News - 53m -
Republican Voters Support Medicaid but Want Work Requirements, Poll Finds
More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program.The New York Times - 5d -
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza
Israel has cut off the electricity supply to GazaABC News - 2d -
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza, a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people.NBC News - 3d -
Veterans cuts spark GOP backlash on Capitol Hill
"We don't need to be reading memos in the paper about 20 percent cut at the VA," Sen. Lindsey Graham said.Politico - 6d -
How FEMA cuts are spreading far beyond Washington
More than 200 employees at FEMA have been cut since Inauguration Day, and workers fear more downsizing is coming.NBC News - 1d -
Education Department cutting nearly 50% of workforce
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.CBS News - 9h -
VA secretary: Cutting 80,000 jobs ‘is our target’
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said his agency is looking to cut 80,000 jobs as their “target” to slim the agency’s workforce. Collins joined Fox & Friends on Monday, where he was pressed ...The Hill - 2d -
Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says
Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.BBC News - 3d -
Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know.
At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.The New York Times - 57m -
Restore Medicaid's intent: Prioritize the most vulnerable over able-bodied childless adults
Congress should refocus the program on its original intent: vulnerable Americans, especially those with disabilities who have nowhere else to turn for health coverage.The Hill - 6h -
Israel says it will cut off electricity to Gaza Strip
Israel said Sunday that it would be cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said he signed an order that would shut off electricity to Gaza “immediately.” ...The Hill - 3d -
NPS leaders plan 30 percent payroll cuts
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment First in The Hill NPS leaders plan 30 percent payroll cuts The Trump administration is eyeing major payroll ...The Hill - 1d -
Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.Wired - 6d -
Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency
Clinical trials have been delayed, contracts canceled and support staff fired. With deeper cuts coming, some are warning of potential harms to veterans.The New York Times - 3d -
More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut
Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.The New York Times - 2d -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - 1d -
Bills to cut Von Miller
Miller's contract called for a $23.814 million salary cap hit this year, so Buffalo needed to move on. He'll test free agency this week.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Falcons cut Grady Jarrett
Veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is on the way out in Atlanta.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Stand up for Science rallies protesting Trump cuts held across U.S.
Thousands of people, including researchers, scientists, medical professionals and cancer survivors rallied across the U.S. in protest of the Trump Administration’s firings, budget and grants cuts ...NBC News - 4d -
Bannon: DOGE 'waste, fraud, abuse’ cuts not enough to curb inflation
Steve Bannon said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should adjust their goal of cutting trillions of dollars in federal waste and lower the proposed amount to the billion dollar ...The Hill - 4d -
House GOP seeks spending cuts, defense increases in plan to avert shutdown
House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a six-month stopgap government funding plan, that seeks cuts to nondefense programs while boosting funding for defense. The bill's rollout kicks off a crucial ...The Hill - 4d -
Malnutrition food product sees funding affected by USAID cuts
Plumpynut is a life-saving food product that can bring a malnourished child back to health in just weeks. But the Trump administration's cuts to USAID essentially canceled funding to two American ...CBS News - 4d -
‘Gut punch’: Democrats decry Trump's plan to cut 80,000 at Veterans Affairs
Democrat lawmakers and veterans' groups are fuming over the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) plans to cut roughly 80,000 employees in the coming months, decrying the lack of transparency and ...The Hill - 3d -
More NOAA cuts, 1,000 layoffs expected, sources say
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees are expecting more layoffs at the agency, sources say. This comes after drastic cuts as part of President Trump's measures to shrink ...CBS News - 2d -
G.O.P. Spending Bill Would Force $1 Billion Cut to D.C. Budget
Republicans omitted a standard provision approving the District’s budget in a stopgap funding measure needed to avert a shutdown before the end of the week. The result would be a 16 percent cut.The New York Times - 1d -
GOP's Burchett berates CNN anchor over spending cuts coverage
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday attacked CNN’s coverage of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) spending cuts and accused the network of trying to rally its viewers against ...The Hill - 1d -
Judge blocks Trump administration plan to cut millions for teacher training
Eight states had requested a temporary restraining order, which judge granted saying ‘programs ... will be gutted’ . A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plan to ...The Guardian - 22h -
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly
Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insuranceABC News - Mar. 5 -
The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know
The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.CNBC - 2h -
Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients
Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.The New York Times - Mar. 5 -
Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River
Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...The Hill - 3d -
Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas
Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...The Guardian - 2d
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