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Republicans Issue Red Line Warning to Mike Johnson
A dozen House Republicans urged Speaker Mike Johnson to protect Medicaid, pledging to oppose any cuts to the program.
House Speaker Johnson eyes Medicaid cuts. It's a lifeline in his Louisiana district
Massive cuts to Medicaid are being eyed by Republican leaders in Congress. But back home, the House Speaker's district relies ...
The Breakdown: Louisiana delegation at odds over Medicaid cuts
About 20 percent of Americans are enrolled in Medicaid, but that number is nearly 35 percent in Louisiana. BATON ROUGE, La. — In your Breakdown: Congressmen from Louisiana are not in agreement on the ...
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U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields meets Lafayette residents, calls out tariffs, possible Medicaid cuts
The congressman said 206,000 residents in his district are under threat of losing Medicaid coverage if budget resolution becomes a reality.
Report: Up to 100,000 Marylanders could lose coverage if Medicaid imposes work requirements
Up to 109,000 Marylanders could get thrown off Medicaid if Congress follows through on a proposal to impose a work ...
Two Little Boys Crying Wolf: Governor Landry's Call for Shared Blame in Louisiana's Insurance Crisis
Governor Landry's address marked a significant shift in the discourse surrounding Louisiana's insurance crisis. By asserting that both trial lawyers and insurance companies are culpable, Landry sought ...
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How a fight over proxy voting for new parents upended the US House
It wasn’t the right time: The House was in turmoil, having just ousted McCarthy from the speaker’s job and choosing Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as his replacement. But a few months later ...