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Hawley, other GOP senators warn mega-bill’s new Medicaid cuts will hurt rural hospitals
Without changes to the GOP's "big, beautiful bill," Sen. Josh Hawley fears "there’s going to be a lot of rural hospitals in ...
Senate GOP’s Medicaid Cuts Mean New Trouble for Trump Megabill
New rules on so-called provider taxes are causing friction among Republicans ahead of their self-imposed July 4 deadline.
GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid. Some experts say it won't work.
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the ...
Senate version of Trump agenda bill cuts more from Medicaid: GOP aides
The Senate’s version of a bill to enact President Trump’s agenda goes further to reduce Medicaid spending than the ...
As GOP pushes spending cuts, many say Medicaid and food stamps are underfunded: AP-NORC poll
As Republican senators consider President Donald Trump’s big bill that could slash federal spending and extend tax cuts, a ...
Oz to pitch GOP senators on need for Medicaid changes
Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is scheduled to speak to Republican senators ...
Senate GOP take bigger swing at Medicaid in Trump agenda bill
Senate Republicans are taking a bigger swing at Medicaid in their version of legislation to fund President Trump’s domestic ...
Senate GOP to impose tougher curbs on states inflating Medicaid payments
The Senate version of the 2026 budget mega bill is expected to be more aggressive on provider taxes than the House version.
The GOP’s big bill would bring changes to Medicaid for millions
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has been clear about his red line as the Senate takes up the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: no ...
Senate bill’s Medicaid cuts draw some GOP angst
The Senate’s deep cuts to Medicaid in the tax and spending megabill are setting off alarm bells among some Republicans, complicating leadership’s effort to get the legislation passed by July ...