Rep. Jason Smith's recent admission reveals a divide among House Republicans as they propose cuts to Medicaid under their spending bill, despite previous assurances against such cuts. With new work requirements and eligibility checks, an estimated 10.3 million Americans may lose coverage. Concurrently, disagreements over the state and local tax deduction (SALT) underscore tensions among Republican members, particularly those in high-tax areas who seek higher deductions. Smith emphasized the need to balance these reforms as critical issues remain unresolved within the party's agenda.
Rep. Jason Smith acknowledged on Fox News that the GOP plans to implement Medicaid reforms that will affect low-income Americans, contradicting prior assurances of no cuts.
House Republicans are proposing work requirements and eligibility checks for Medicaid that could lead to 10.3 million Americans losing their coverage, as revealed by Rep. Smith.
Amid tensions among House Republicans about the SALT deduction, Rep. Smith noted that both Medicaid reforms and SALT are key sticking points in their proposed spending bill.
Smith highlighted the balancing act required between varying Republican interests on SALT deductions and the timing of Medicaid reforms, illustrating the divisions within the party.
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