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'Incredibly cynical': Governor shreds Trump law for potential to cause 138,000 to lose Medicaid
MSNBC· 2025-07-11 13:07
Medicaid Coverage & Healthcare Access - Congressional Budget Office estimates 138,000 to 175,000 Connecticut residents could lose Medicaid coverage due to the new legislation [1][2] - The legislation may cause families, including veterans with 100% disability, to lose healthcare coverage and SNAP benefits, potentially impacting their ability to afford groceries [3] - Urban and rural hospitals in Connecticut, particularly those heavily reliant on Medicaid reimbursements, may face potential closures or service cuts [8][9][10] - Cutting healthcare access leads to increased uncompensated care costs as people delay treatment and rely on emergency rooms [12] State & Federal Fiscal Impact - The federal government is cutting $50 million from after-school programs and reducing fresh produce availability at food banks [5] - The federal deficit is projected to increase by $3 trillion to $5 trillion [5] - Connecticut has set aside approximately $4 billion in a "rainy day fund" to protect vulnerable populations from potential cuts in Medicaid and education spending [17] Political & Electoral Implications - The Trump administration's policies may disproportionately affect working-class individuals who supported President Trump, creating a need for justification of the policies [16] - Republican governors may face challenges in addressing the impact of these cuts on their constituents, many of whom voted for President Trump [13][15] - Blue states may be more affected by Medicaid cuts compared to red states, which received $50 billion for their hospitals [11]
'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 ...
