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Investopedia· 2025-08-08 16:00
Enrollees in Affordable Care Act-regulated health plans will likely see sharply higher premiums next year after insurers requested the largest premium rate increase since 2018. https://t.co/TQ2pMKwsaT ...
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-08-02 02:53
From @WSJopinion: Health-insurance companies have long dictated which doctors Americans can consult, trapping patients in narrow networks and red tape. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act breaks that monopoly, write @BobbyJindal and @CharlieKatebi. https://t.co/Gq0OqLVOjY ...
BAD NEWS FOR TRUMP: Democrats get their wish as Roy Cooper enters North Carolina Senate race
MSNBC· 2025-07-29 03:20
>> JACKPOT PARTY. >> A. >> PARTY IN.>> EVERY SPIN. >> IF THE DEMOCRATS WANT TO HAVE ANY CHANCE AT RETAKING THE US SENATE NEXT YEAR, WHICH IS AN ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL TASK IN TERMS OF, I DON'T KNOW, NOT ONLY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S FUTURE PROSPECTS, BUT MAYBE THE REPUBLIC'S FUTURE PROSPECTS. IF THE DEMOCRATS WANT ANY CHANCE AT RETAKING THE SENATE, THEY WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY NEED TO WIN THE SENATE RACE IN THE GREAT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.NOW, THAT IS A STATE WHERE A DEMOCRAT HASN'T WON A SENATE RACE SINCE 2008, ...
Medicaid Covers 1 out of 5 Americans. How Did It Get So Big? | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-07-17 14:26
- [Narrator] Medicaid is huge. It covers nearly a quarter of Americans and costs more than $800 billion huge. But this chart is total spending.Here's what the federal government share has been, and it's projected to grow even more in the next decade. But the Republicans' "Big Beautiful Bill" is estimated to cut the spending to here, largely by lowering the number of people covered. Medicaid really started small, so how did it get so big and who's going to be affected.A quick history lesson. In 1942, Congres ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-07-17 12:20
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill, the federal government will spend 15% less on Medicaid over the next decade, totalling $1trn. An estimated 10.9m people could lose health insurance. There will be less quantifiable changes, too https://t.co/GvQSbrS4Vr ...
'Incredibly cynical': Governor shreds Trump law for potential to cause 138,000 to lose Medicaid
MSNBC· 2025-07-11 13:07
Governors across the country are rushing to determine how President Trump's spending law will impact their own states. For instance, in Connecticut, the Congressional Budget Office estimates about 138,000 residents there could lose Medicaid coverage as a result of the legislation. Joining us now, Connecticut's Democratic Governor, Ned Lamont.Good to have you back on the show, Governor. Governor, thank you so much for being with us. I I'm I'm I'm I'm so concerned, Governor.You You look at the people that are ...
'I think it's bulls---': Dem Rep. slams GOP spin on tax bill
MSNBC· 2025-07-10 02:02
Now, Democratic Congresswoman Sarah McBride, she was instrumental in establishing a statewide medical leave program and expanding Delaware's Medicaid funding during her time as state senator. Congresswoman, thank you for being with us today. Can you um just one talk about how Democrats should be messaging this bill because there is a lot in it and it is our understanding that you have a a personal connection with the issue.Um, and if you could share some of that with our viewers, I I think it will really il ...
'Big beautiful bill' concerns are the dramatic cuts to Medicaid, social safety net: Harvard's Furman
CNBC Television· 2025-07-09 11:43
Tax Policy & Economic Impact - The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act included progrowth elements through redesigning the tax code [5] - The corporate tax rate cut was considered a thoughtful and well-done aspect of the 2017 tax law [3] - Individual tax provisions were temporary due to affordability and lower priority for economic growth [3] - Letting the 2017 tax cuts expire would have resulted in a tax hike for everyone [6] Bipartisan Elements & Middle Class Tax Cuts - The middle class tax cuts, Main Street 20% tax deduction, and child tax credit were intended to be bipartisan [5] - A significant portion of tax cuts will accrue to those who pay taxes [5] Medicaid & Social Safety Net - Dramatic cuts to Medicaid could increase the number of uninsured by 12 million [8] - Medicaid is considered a cost-effective program because it pays providers so little [10] - Philosophical opposition exists to leaving individuals without treatment, suggesting upfront insurance coverage is preferable [11][12]