Disability Rights Protest Erupts at House Medicaid Meeting

Disability rights advocates clashed with Republican lawmakers at a House Medicaid meeting today, disrupting the proceedings and highlighting concerns over proposed cuts to the program. The protest, which took place during the markup of the Republicans' sweeping Medicaid bill, known as the "One Big, Beautiful Bill," saw several advocates in wheelchairs removed from the committee room by Capitol Police. One advocate's impassioned plea, "You will kill me!" underscored the gravity of the situation for those reliant on Medicaid. The incident highlights the deep divisions surrounding the bill and the concerns of disability rights activists about the potential impact on their access to healthcare.