Sen. Josh Hawley says he’ll make sure Medicaid cuts in Trump bill he voted for ‘never take effect’

Political Strategy & Midterm Implications - Republicans aim to gain seats in the midterms, viewing the bill as a potential advantage [2] - Democrats plan to highlight the bill's negative impacts, particularly Medicaid cuts, in every battleground district [1][12] - Republicans may selectively promote specific popular provisions of the bill while downplaying more controversial aspects [18] Healthcare & Medicaid - The bill includes cuts to Medicaid, raising concerns about the impact on rural hospitals and healthcare access [1][3][4] - Senator Holly opposed Medicaid cuts but ultimately voted for the bill, focusing on securing funding for radiation and nuclear waste victims [3][5][6] - Missouri is set to receive $1 billion in increased rural hospital funds, but Medicaid provider cuts are delayed until the 2030s [7] Bipartisan Cooperation - The bill includes a bipartisan fund expansion to aid victims of radiation and nuclear waste, demonstrating cross-party collaboration [6][16] - Senator Holly worked with lawmakers across the aisle, including former Congresswoman Corey Bush, to reauthorize and expand the fund [15][17][18] Long-Term Impact & Uncertainty - The full effects of the bill, particularly Medicaid cuts, may not be felt immediately, but states are already planning for future implications [13][14] - There is uncertainty about whether Republicans will be able to undo key provisions of the bill in the coming years [10]