ES and cuts are going to lead to the loss of service and the possibility that some of the country's 760 at risk financially strapped rural hospitals could be forced to close, hundreds of them. That's why some Republican senators like Susan Collins fought for a $50 billion fund for rural hospitals. Although that may still not be enough to prevent some from closing, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a big step backward for this country's health care system.For more on this, I'm joined by Robert Rice. She's a ...

in Congress. A retired brigadier general in the Air Force, Bacon was first elected to the House in 2016, the same cycle as Donald Trump's first presidential election. In the decades since, Bacon's become known as one of the few Republicans who's been unafraid to speak his mind based on his principles, his beliefs, and what he thinks is best for his constituents, even if that doesn't sit well with his party.Announcing his retirement, Bacon told the New York Times, quote, "I'd like to fight for the soul of ou ...

Healthcare Systems Comparison - Canada operates a publicly funded universal healthcare system, unlike the United States [2] - OECD countries, except the US, generally have universal or near-universal healthcare systems [6] - The US spends significantly more per capita on healthcare compared to other developed nations but often has worse outcomes [7] US Healthcare Programs - The Social Security Amendments of 1965 created Medicaid and Medicare [9] - Over 66 million people are on Medicare and 71 million are on Medicaid [11] - In 2023, the US uninsured rate reached a record low of 79% after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) [13] Impact of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the bill will add $33 trillion to the national debt over a decade and could increase the number of uninsured people by 118 million [15] - Some estimate that Trump administration policies could push the number of uninsured people up to 17 million [16] - The bill shortens the annual ACA open enrollment period by about a month [17] - The bill includes provisions that require states with expanded Medicaid coverage to charge some enrollees up to $35 for some services [18] - The changes and cuts from the bill could lead to the closure of some of the country's 760 at-risk rural hospitals [18]

Healthcare & Policy Impact - 17 million Americans are projected to lose healthcare coverage due to the new law [3] - Healthcare costs are expected to increase for everyone due to uncompensated care that hospitals will have to write off [3] - 4 million Americans will no longer have ACA tax credits, making healthcare unaffordable on the exchanges [8] - Medicaid changes will lead to people losing coverage, and hospitals potentially closing [5][6] SNAP & Social Safety Net - 3 million people are going to lose access to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) [15] - $285 billion of SNAP food assistance is being cut [16] - Every $1 invested in SNAP returns approximately $1.50 into the US economy [17] - Almost 70% of SNAP recipients are seniors, the disabled, and children [17] Political Strategy & Communication - Democrats need to communicate the impact of the bill every single day [2] - The long-term impacts of the bill, such as cuts to Medicaid, don't hit until after the 2026 midterm elections and some parts after the 2028 presidential election [10] - The administration has not been focused on lowering costs for Americans [12][15]

Good evening from New York. I'm Chris Hayes back with you on this very, very, very special Independence Day edition of All-In. We are very glad you're here. We're glad to be here as well.It is a day for family and food celebrations and also in this era protests from Worcester, Massachusetts to Sue City, South Dakota, from Palm Bay, Florida to Tustin, California. Americans celebrated the nation's birthday by once again demonstrating against the Trump administration and protests scheduled all over the country ...

Well, it's only been a law for a few minutes now. Few dozen minutes, an hour, two hours, something like that. But here's something we already know about Donald Trump's big reconciliation bill.It is one of the most unpopular acts of Congress in recent history. This is not hyperbole and this is me not just, you know, articulating my hunches. That is according to data gathered by Georgetown political scientist Christopher Warshaw.Warsaw found that Trump's big beautiful bill is the second most unpopular piece o ...

In an event held on the White House lawn on the Independence Day holiday, President Donald Trump signed a bill that would provide tax breaks and cut Medicaid and SNAP programs. https://t.co/q3hg6ICr9n ...

Good evening from New York. I'm Chris Hayes. Happy 4th of July. I hope you're enjoying it. We have a special two-hour superersized, super patriotic show for you tonight. Just before you joined us in the last half hour, President Donald Trump signed the big bill in the Oval Office. He calls it beautiful. The American people don't seem to agree. A bill that is so wildly unpopular, it screws many of the people who voted for Trump. And still, no one could really muster like a good actual affirmative account for ...

Government Policy & Legislation - Every president aims to address a significant problem in their first year, often related to campaign promises or unforeseen crises [1][2] - Past presidents like Obama and Biden focused on solving economic crises, healthcare access, and infrastructure needs through legislative action [2][3][4][5] - The report questions the problem that Trump's legislation aims to solve, suggesting it disproportionately benefits the wealthy at the expense of working people [7][8] Economic Impact & Social Welfare - Trump's legislation is criticized for potentially removing healthcare coverage from 17 million people and cutting food stamps for millions more [9][10] - The legislation includes over $4 trillion in tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest individuals [10] - The bill is expected to negatively impact many of the voters who supported Trump, particularly those relying on Medicaid [12] Public Opinion & Political Response - Many Americans are unaware of the details of the bill, including Medicaid cuts [13] - As people learn more about the bill, opposition increases, leading to protests across the country [14][15][16][17][18] - Efforts are underway to hold Republicans accountable for their votes in favor of the bill, emphasizing its negative impact on their constituents [19][20]

Government Spending & Policy - The US Congress passed a multi-trillion dollar spending bill that includes tax cuts, increased military spending, and funding for mass deportations, offset by cuts to food aid, clean energy, and Medicaid [1] - The bill is projected to add $33 trillion to the national debt [1] - A Democratic Super PAC poll indicated that nearly 50% of Americans were unfamiliar with the legislation [1] Healthcare & Social Safety Nets - The bill includes steep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, potentially leading to millions of Americans losing access to coverage [1] - Republicans argue that Medicaid is in need of reform [1] - Some cuts in the bill will take effect after the midterms [2] - Rural hospitals are already facing tough decisions, including layoffs and service cuts, due to uncertainty about Medicaid funding [2] Political Landscape - The bill passed largely on party lines, demonstrating President Trump's dominance within the Republican party [1] - Some Republicans expressed concerns about the Medicaid cuts and the increase in the national debt [1] - Democrats are attacking the bill's overhaul of social safety net programs [1] - A Fox News poll indicated that 59% of people don't like the bill [2]