House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at cutting $880 billion from Medicaid to finance $4.5 trillion in tax breaks, marking a contentious revival of health care debates. The Congressional Budget Office estimates these cuts could leave 8.6 million Americans without healthcare over the next decade. GOP leaders assert the bill will eliminate "waste, fraud, and abuse," while Democrats decry it as a harmful attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), warning of dire consequences for healthcare access and affordability. The political landscape remains uncertain as Republicans work towards a deadline for passing the bill.
"Savings like these allow us to use this bill to renew the Trump tax cuts and keep Republicans' promise to hardworking middle-class families," said Rep. Brett Guthrie of Kentucky.
"In no uncertain terms, millions of Americans will lose their health care coverage," said Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey, highlighting the potential negative consequences of the legislation.
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