GOP, Medicaid and House Republicans
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has begun meeting privately with Senate Republicans who are threatening to derail President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” over what they fear could be
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LGBTQ Nation on MSNHouse passes bill banning coverage of trans health care through Medicaid, CHIP & ObamacareInitially, the bill only banned coverage of gender-affirming care for transgender minors. But a manager’s amendment was added late Wednesday night to shore up support among the far-right that removed the words “for minors” from that part of the budget bill.
House GOP leaders said Wednesday they are moving forward with a reconciliation vote either tonight or Thursday morning.
Medicaid funds care for Theresa Luoni's autistic twins. U.S. Rep. Tom Kean says the GOP budget will save the program. Here's what we know.
Massie and a handful of conservatives have expressed opposition to the massive Trump-backed bill filled with tax breaks and cuts to Medicaid. Massie said in his early morning speech that he wanted to “deliver a dose of reality” to Americans by criticizing the bill for increasing the nation’s deficit.
Democrats, along with a small number of Republicans, argue that expanding Medicaid is a good business deal for Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp has long opposed it.
Trump's bill would require Medicaid applicants to provide proof of their work hours and apply for specific exceptions, creating new barriers for individuals to maintain insurance.
President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill cleared a critical hurdle in the early hours of Thursday morning as House GOP leaders push ahead to a full House floor vote, which is now on track to take place within hours.