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Lawrence: House Republican says we're not 'little b----es.’ Dem calls out GOP's Trump bill mistake.
MSNBC· 2025-07-03 04:42
Legislative Process & Political Maneuvering - A procedural error by Republicans regarding "considering the previous question" paralyzed the House of Representatives for 11 hours [5][7][8] - Democrats strategically used the procedural error to propose amendments protecting Medicaid and SNAP, which were blocked by Republicans [12][13] - The report alleges President Trump used personal appeals to influence Republican lawmakers to support the bill [24][25] Healthcare & Social Programs Impact - The bill is projected to cause 17 million Americans to lose healthcare coverage [17][21] - 42 million people could lose nutritional assistance [22] - In one North Carolina district, 142,000 constituents could lose some or all of their SNAP benefits, and five rural hospitals are at risk of closure [14] Taxation & Economic Impact - The bill is criticized for increasing the national debt by $4 trillion [22] - The report highlights a tax cut for incomes over $10 million, maintaining a 37% rate instead of restoring it to 396% [30][31] - The report claims the bill benefits billionaires at the expense of the middle class and those relying on social safety nets [19][29]
