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'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]
'A moral obscenity': Top Democrat sounds off on GOP hypocrisy over Trump's megabill
MSNBC· 2025-06-30 21:45
We owe it to the states to do the work to understand how these proposals affect them. How hard is that. I did it.How hard is it. I'm telling the president that you have been misinformed. You supporting the Senate mark will hurt people who are eligible and qualified for Medicaid.Hi again everyone. I'm Elisi Menendez in for Nicole Wallace and it is five o'clock here in Washington DC where the voterama taking place in the Senate is still underway on that massive domestic spending bill. A bill that would drasti ...
