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Rosa DeLauro: “It is children, disabled, low wage workers and seniors who…”

Featuring: Rosa DeLauro, Democratic | U.S. House Connecticut, 3rd Congressional District

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Rosa DeLauro Criticizes Proposed Cuts to Medicaid and Health Programs

Published | Video Starts at 03:56

I think it's important to note that in the 2026 budget under CDC, the Breast and cervical cancer program has been eliminated. I think that's important to understand for women's health on Medicaid with regard to young children, It is children, disabled, low wage workers and seniors who are the beneficiaries of Medicaid and the that would appear to be really on the chopping block. It really is a cornerstone of what this country is all about and what we can do. We don't deal here with airplanes, with roads or bridges or helicopters. (03:56–04:08)

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Asserts that Medicaid beneficiaries, including children and seniors, are at risk of losing benefits.

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