Musk muddies Trump’s messaging on Social Security and Medicare
The popular entitlement programs came with a warning label from Republican senators not to slash benefits as Democrats look ...
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Here’s how Congress could push Washington state lawmakers into a special session
The leader of the Washington state House of Representatives said the quiet part out loud this week: lawmakers should brace ...
Washington leaders unite against proposed Medicaid cuts, warning of dire health impacts
State leaders and healthcare officials are pushing back against proposed cuts to Medicaid. The possible program overhaul is ...
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Long-term consequences of funding reduction to Medicaid are unclear
The local impact of a Republican-led proposal to potentially cut Medicaid remains unclear, as some of Clark County’s largest ...
Medicaid spending is under scrutiny. Here’s what that means for WA
Lawmakers are now eyeing cuts to a broad range of programs including Medicaid. Here's how that could impact people and health ...
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Next on Musk’s DOGE chopping block: Social Security, Medicaid, other federal benefit programs
The head of DOGE told Fox Business that $500 billion to $700 billion in waste needed be cut from federal benefit programs.
In defense of Medicaid work requirements
The federal government and the states spent $870 billion on Medicaid in 2023. Work requirements would cut waste and help preserve Medicaid for those who need it.
Republican plan could siphon $880 billion from Medicaid to help fund tax cuts
Some in the GOP, including the president, oppose slashing Medicaid. But with cuts to Social Security and Medicare already ...
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Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten rural healthcare in Washington, experts warn
Proposed federal Medicaid cuts could devastate Washington state, hitting rural communities the hardest. More than 1.8 million ...
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Washington Medicaid funding on the chopping block: Federal cuts could worsen state deficit
Washington lawmakers are grappling with a projected $12 billion budget deficit over the next four years and the outlook just got uglier. House Republicans in Congress passed a budget resolution ...
Some Republicans fear Medicaid cuts could cost them their jobs
The possibility of Medicaid cuts has become a headache for the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress — and has handed ...
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How Medicaid cuts could affect Washington state
Also includes coverage from Medical Assistance, government assistance for low income or disability, and those with dual coverage; Map: Jacque Schrag/Axios Potential cuts to Medicaid could worsen ...