GOP Senators Diverge on Medicaid and Tax Reforms Ahead of 2026 Midterms
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Senator Jim Banks defends the GOP's healthcare bill against concerns about Medicaid cuts, highlighting added funds for rural hospitals, while critics warn the bill could significantly increase the uninsured rate and disproportionately benefit the wealthy. The bill faces opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, with ongoing debates and efforts to scrutinize its implications.
- Banks pushes back on Tillis’ concerns about Medicaid cuts Politico
- Republican plans to overhaul Medicaid are already shaking up the 2026 midterms CNN
- SCOOP: Blue state Republican could oppose Trump tax bill over Medicaid changes Fox News
- Tillis Statement on Senate Reconciliation Vote Thom Tillis (.gov)
- Tillis becomes third GOP senator to oppose Trump’ s big, beautiful bill The Hill
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