House GOP Proposes $2 Trillion Cuts, Medicaid Hit Expected

House Republicans are preparing a budget proposal that includes significant tax cuts, potentially funded by deep cuts to Medicaid, affecting millions of Americans, including vulnerable groups such as the disabled and elderly. Senate Democrats have expressed strong opposition, warning that such cuts could lead to the loss of healthcare for millions and impose financial burdens on states. The proposed budget would cut Medicaid spending by up to $2.5 trillion, part of a $4.7 trillion tax cut plan, but has met resistance even within the Republican Party due to potential political fallout. Healthcare advocates and union members, like those from 1199SEIU, have protested these cuts, emphasizing the detrimental impact on healthcare services for low-income and disabled individuals. The current political landscape, with a slim Republican majority in the House, raises the possibility of a government shutdown if consensus is not reached. Despite internal GOP disagreements, the budget proposal is expected to proceed, with Medicaid remaining a key target for spending cuts.