Gwen Moore: “Republicans are pushing for $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid…”

“I would be remiss if I didn't discuss the backdrop of this discussion and what is taking place on Capitol Hill right this minute, which will devastate our seniors. Right now, Republicans are pushing for $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid and $300 billion in cuts to SNAP. formerly called food stamps, to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. As Republicans tout their quote, unquote, big beautiful bill, just let me say there's nothing beautiful about taking food out of the mouths of our seniors.” (01:43–01:56)

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