The Curious Case of the Republican Medicaid Turncoats

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.

‘House Republicans passed their colossal domestic-policy package early Thursday morning, clinching a vote of 215 to 214 while most of America slept. The GOP mega-bill, which diverts hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding from social safety net programs, is now bound for the Senate floor. “It’s not surprising that this bill was written behind closed doors and rushed through in the night before Americans had a chance to see what it contains,” Amy Hanauer, executive director of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, told the Prospect. “This bill extends enormous tax cuts to those who have the most. It will increase inequality, reduce health coverage, and take food from people’s tables, all to shower the wealthiest people in this country and foreign investors with tax breaks.”’

The Curious Case of the Republican Medicaid Turncoats - The American Prospect

Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.

prospect.org

And none of the windfall realized by the wealthiest people in this country and foreign investors will ‘trickle down’ to benefit average Americans – a ridiculous lie Republicans have pushed for decades.

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.

‘House Republicans passed their colossal domestic-policy package early Thursday morning, clinching a vote of 215 to 214 while most of America slept. The GOP mega-bill, which diverts hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding from social safety net programs, is now bound for the Senate floor. “It’s not surprising that this bill was written behind closed doors and rushed through in the night before Americans had a chance to see what it contains,” Amy Hanauer, executive director of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, told the Prospect. “This bill extends enormous tax cuts to those who have the most. It will increase inequality, reduce health coverage, and take food from people’s tables, all to shower the wealthiest people in this country and foreign investors with tax breaks.”’

The Curious Case of the Republican Medicaid Turncoats - The American Prospect

Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.

prospect.org

And none of the windfall realized by the wealthiest people in this country and foreign investors will ‘trickle down’ to benefit average Americans – a ridiculous lie Republicans have pushed for decades.

..you know that the only thing that 'trickles' down to the poor is wet, warm and yellow~

 

[Moonglow]

Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.

‘House Republicans passed their colossal domestic-policy package early Thursday morning, clinching a vote of 215 to 214 while most of America slept. The GOP mega-bill, which diverts hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding from social safety net programs, is now bound for the Senate floor. “It’s not surprising that this bill was written behind closed doors and rushed through in the night before Americans had a chance to see what it contains,” Amy Hanauer, executive director of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, told the Prospect. “This bill extends enormous tax cuts to those who have the most. It will increase inequality, reduce health coverage, and take food from people’s tables, all to shower the wealthiest people in this country and foreign investors with tax breaks.”’

The Curious Case of the Republican Medicaid Turncoats - The American Prospect

Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.

prospect.org

And none of the windfall realized by the wealthiest people in this country and foreign investors will ‘trickle down’ to benefit average Americans – a ridiculous lie Republicans have pushed for decades.

Like thieves in the night, the henchmen ply their trade.

 

[Moonglow]

..you know that the only thing that 'trickles' down to the poor is wet, warm and yellow~

Which is why it is legal to lie, cheat, and steal yer way to the top.

 

[whitehall]

"Turncoats"? People need to be aware of the difference between medicare and medicaid. Medicare is health insurance for the elderly and is pretty well regulated. Medicaid is a hodge podge of government giveaways with little regulation. All republicans want to do is eliminate the fraud and abuse inherent in the medicaid system and encourage medicaid recipients to be self sufficient.

 

[1srelluc]

"Turncoats"? People need to be aware of the difference between medicare and medicaid. Medicare is health insurance for the elderly and is pretty well regulated. Medicaid is a hodge podge of government giveaways with little regulation. All republicans want to do is eliminate the fraud and abuse inherent in the medicaid system and encourage medicaid recipients to be self sufficient.

It's really state giveaways. States that opted for expanded Medicaid under Halfrican Care get a 9 to 1 return on every dollar they contribute so states like CA and NY try getting everyone on Medicaid.

States that didn't, not quite 2 to 1.

 

[dudmuck]

"Turncoats"? People need to be aware of the difference between medicare and medicaid. Medicare is health insurance for the elderly and is pretty well regulated. Medicaid is a hodge podge of government giveaways with little regulation. All republicans want to do is eliminate the fraud and abuse inherent in the medicaid system and encourage medicaid recipients to be self sufficient.

the CBO says 8.6 million people will lose coverage.

 

[Anathema]

the CBO says 8.6 million people will lose coverage.

EXCELLENT!!! They don’t deserve it to begin with.

 

[Delldude]

the CBO says 8.6 million people will lose coverage.

How?

 

[dudmuck]

How?

its described here

 

[Delldude]

its described here

Doesn't say anything in detail.

 

[frigidweirdo]

..you know that the only thing that 'trickles' down to the poor is wet, warm and yellow~

You mean, Trump?

 

[frigidweirdo]

"Turncoats"? People need to be aware of the difference between medicare and medicaid. Medicare is health insurance for the elderly and is pretty well regulated. Medicaid is a hodge podge of government giveaways with little regulation. All republicans want to do is eliminate the fraud and abuse inherent in the medicaid system and encourage medicaid recipients to be self sufficient.

Just like how Trump wanted DOGE to save the poor taxpayers loads of money..... only he doesn't seem to want to save money and allow the poor to get better off. It seems he'll tell you what you want to hear, but it's not actually true.

 

[Nuthin' Fancy]

What's in the latest version of Trump's 'big bill' Senate ...​

PBS
https://www.pbs.org › newshour › politics › whats-in-th...
3 days ago — The legislation contains roughly $3.8 trillion in tax cuts. The existing tax rates and brackets would become permanent under the bill.


The wealthiest households would see a $12,000 increase from the legislation, which would cost the poorest people $1,600 a year, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office analysis of the House’s version.






Along those excuses for "Strengthening" medicare and medicaid...............

We need to "strengthen" tax cuts.

We need to strip $ 3.8 trillion in tax cuts from Trump's bill to save and protect them.......... and to "Strengthen" them for years to come.

Like McTurtle said.................

Voters Will “Get Over It,” McConnell Tells GOP Colleagues ...​

Truthout
https://truthout.org › Articles › News
6 days ago — “Mitch McConnell just told 1.4 MILLION Kentuckians on Medicaid to 'get over it' when they lose their health care.

“I know a lot of us are hearing from people back home about Medicaid. But they’ll get over it,” he added.

 

[Woodznutz]

Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.

‘House Republicans passed their colossal domestic-policy package early Thursday morning, clinching a vote of 215 to 214 while most of America slept. The GOP mega-bill, which diverts hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding from social safety net programs, is now bound for the Senate floor. “It’s not surprising that this bill was written behind closed doors and rushed through in the night before Americans had a chance to see what it contains,” Amy Hanauer, executive director of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, told the Prospect. “This bill extends enormous tax cuts to those who have the most. It will increase inequality, reduce health coverage, and take food from people’s tables, all to shower the wealthiest people in this country and foreign investors with tax breaks.”’

The Curious Case of the Republican Medicaid Turncoats - The American Prospect

Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.

prospect.org

And none of the windfall realized by the wealthiest people in this country and foreign investors will ‘trickle down’ to benefit average Americans – a ridiculous lie Republicans have pushed for decades.

The "cuts" in the Medicaid budget is a reduction in the proposed automatic increase. Medicaid will still get more money. Also, Trump intends to strongarm the drug industry to drastically lower drug prices for Medicaid, which is the biggest Medicaid expense. Big Pharma is the greedy rat in the woodpile.

Of course, the main problem is that people just don't give a shit about their health or how much they and others have to spend on it.

 

[j-mac]

What's in the latest version of Trump's 'big bill' Senate ...​

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PBS
https://www.pbs.org › newshour › politics › whats-in-th...
3 days ago — The legislation contains roughly $3.8 trillion in tax cuts. The existing tax rates and brackets would become permanent under the bill.


The wealthiest households would see a $12,000 increase from the legislation, which would cost the poorest people $1,600 a year, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office analysis of the House’s version.






Along those excuses for "Strengthening" medicare and medicaid...............

We need to "strengthen" tax cuts.

We need to strip $ 3.8 trillion in tax cuts from Trump's bill to save and protect them.......... and to "Strengthen" them for years to come.

Like McTurtle said.................

Voters Will “Get Over It,” McConnell Tells GOP Colleagues ...​

View attachment 1130967
Truthout
https://truthout.org › Articles › News
6 days ago — “Mitch McConnell just told 1.4 MILLION Kentuckians on Medicaid to 'get over it' when they lose their health care.

“I know a lot of us are hearing from people back home about Medicaid. But they’ll get over it,” he added.

Weren't you just chastising me in another thread about sourcing, then you come here and plug in "Truthout"? What a joke.

 

[Woodznutz]

..you know that the only thing that 'trickles' down to the poor is wet, warm and yellow~

All economies are trickle down. You just have to be in the place where the money trickles, which is usually 'a job'.

 

[Delldude]

Big Pharma is the greedy rat in the woodpile.

And big time donor. Liz Warren was one of the first in front of a microphone when talks started.
They all get cash.

 

[Paradoxical#1]

Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.

‘House Republicans passed their colossal domestic-policy package early Thursday morning, clinching a vote of 215 to 214 while most of America slept. The GOP mega-bill, which diverts hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding from social safety net programs, is now bound for the Senate floor. “It’s not surprising that this bill was written behind closed doors and rushed through in the night before Americans had a chance to see what it contains,” Amy Hanauer, executive director of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, told the Prospect. “This bill extends enormous tax cuts to those who have the most. It will increase inequality, reduce health coverage, and take food from people’s tables, all to shower the wealthiest people in this country and foreign investors with tax breaks.”’

The Curious Case of the Republican Medicaid Turncoats - The American Prospect

Six House Republicans opposed Medicaid cuts, then voted for them. It turns out that will grant them a big tax break.

prospect.org

And none of the windfall realized by the wealthiest people in this country and foreign investors will ‘trickle down’ to benefit average Americans – a ridiculous lie Republicans have pushed for decades.

Should people who don't work get free Medicaid? If so, why?

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Should people who don't work get free Medicaid? If so, why?

You're asking Jones? His health care is endangered