Republican Budget Cuts Spark Outrage: $715 Billion Medicaid Slash and NIH Funding Crisis

The Republican budget cuts have sparked outrage among Democrats. The proposed budget slashes $715 billion from Medicaid and significantly reduces funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Rep. Ro Khanna stated, "This is a betrayal of the working class." The cuts will impact healthcare access across the country, especially in rural areas, causing potential hospital closures. A report released by the Senate shows a 31% decrease in cancer research funding alone. Senator Josh Hawley, representing Missouri, has voiced his concerns about the devastating effects on working families. The situation underscores the ongoing political debate over healthcare funding and budgetary priorities.