Congressional Budget Office: GOP Budget Requires Medicaid Cuts

House Republicans face significant challenges in meeting their budget targets without imposing cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, as confirmed by the Congressional Budget Office. The GOP's budget plan requires the House Energy and Commerce Committee to identify $880 billion in savings, but with Medicare and Medicaid accounting for the majority of health care spending, this may prove unfeasible. Democrats are vocally opposing these potential cuts, arguing that they threaten essential safety net programs for millions of Americans. Tensions escalated in Congress when Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber for challenging President Trump on Medicaid cuts during a joint address. Amid these discussions, Republican leaders like Tim Moore have downplayed fears of cuts, asserting that such measures are not included in the current budget resolution. Meanwhile, Senator Jacky Rosen has criticized the GOP's budget proposals, highlighting the vital role of Medicaid for families in Nevada and the potential negative impacts of proposed cuts.