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Tom Tiffany Discusses Medicaid Reforms and Fiscal Responsibility in Reconciliation Bill

Published June 6, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:00

But America is not drowning in debt because taxes are too low. We are drowning in debt because Washington spends too much. In fact, The last time America came close to balancing the budget was 2018-2019, right after the Trump tax cuts went into effect. This bill cuts over $1.6 trillion in mandatory spending, strengthens Medicaid for those who truly need it, and lays the groundwork for further cuts through rescissions and the appropriations process later this year. (04:00–04:10)

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Asserts that the budget was nearly balanced following the Trump tax cuts.

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“1.6 million illegal aliens are on Medicaid in California, costing taxpayers $9.5 billion a year.”
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“Back in 2000, there were 6.9 million able-bodied working-age adults on Medicaid; today, over 34 million.”
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“Republicans are preserving Medicaid for seniors, pregnant women, the disabled, and low-income children.”
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“The only people being removed from Medicaid under this bill are illegal aliens.”
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“The legislation includes provisions to prevent illegal aliens from accessing taxpayer-funded welfare resources.”
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“The reconciliation bill cuts the federal match for Obamacare Medicaid expansion populations from 90% to 80% in states like California that…”
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“Over 60% of able-bodied working-age adults on Medicaid have no earned income at all.”
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“The reconciliation bill requires able-bodied working-age adults without young children to work at least 80 hours a month to receive…”
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“Nearly 80% of Wisconsinites supported work requirements in a 2023 advisory referendum.”
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“The reconciliation bill cuts over $1.6 trillion in mandatory spending.”
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