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The creepy Republican Congressman is back, and he's stealing our healthcare.

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Mar 12, 2025

He’s Baaaaaack…..

These ads featuring your creepy Republican Congressman were some of the most provocative and effective from the last election cycle.

This one, which is actually from last fall, never got a huge push online, but it moves some key demographics as much as 4 points away from Trump & Republicans on healthcare cuts, according to the ad’s creators at Progress Action Fund.

Given that Republicans have already passed a budget plan in the House that REQUIRES huge cuts from Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP, now is a good time to circulate it.

So that’s what we’re doing!

Digital Rally: TODAY (Wednesday, March 12)

We’re storming social media today to spread this video and a clear message: If the bill passed by Republicans holds, there will be MASSIVE cuts to Medicare and Medicaid - all to pay for billionaire tax cuts.

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Background / Talking Points / Article Links

The budget blueprint passed by the US House gives $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and increases the national debt by $3 trillion. What is in the just-passed House Republican budget bill? What to know
Rs are proposing spending cuts of $2 trillion to offset these tax cuts, with 44% these ($880 billion) coming from healthcare programs. Trump Says Medicaid Won’t Be ‘Touched.’ House Republicans Want It Cut by Hundreds of Billions. - The New York Times
The Budget blueprint Rs passed in February requires cuts of $880 billion in program expenses under the supervision of the House Energy and Commerce Committee which are Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP and some other health related programs. What is in the just-passed House Republican budget bill? What to know
About 25% of all Americans rely on either on Medicare or Medicaid to cover health care expenses. What is in the just-passed House Republican budget bill? What to know
“At least one in five people in each state are enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, and all states rely on federal matching funds to support these health programs.” https://www.wbaltv.com/article/get-the-facts-medicaid/63961642
"Medicaid covers nearly half of all births in the country, and around two-thirds of nursing home stays. In 41 states that expanded the program as part of the Affordable Care Act, it also covers millions of working-class Americans with incomes close to the poverty line.” Trump Says Medicaid Won’t Be ‘Touched.’ House Republicans Want It Cut by Hundreds of Billions. - The New York Times
There are currently around 1.2 million Americans living in nursing facilities and Medicare/Medicaid is the primary payer for over 75% are . Medicaid pays for 63% and Medicare 13% of nursing facility residents. A Look at Nursing Facility Characteristics Between 2015 and 2024 | KFF
According to the Congressional Budget Office, these two directives – to cut $880 billion but not make cuts to Medicare and Medicaid health services are at odds.
- Brendan Boyle asked CBO for a breakdown of non-Medicare spending under the purview of the Committee. It totals $8.8 trillion with $8.2 trillion (or 93%) being for Medicaid.
- If Medicare and Medicaid are protected, the rest of the funds available to make cuts from total only $581 billion. If CHIP is also protected, the amount drops to $381 billion. Mandatory Spending Under the Jurisdiction of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
“This letter from CBO confirms what we’ve been saying all along: the math doesn’t work without devastating Medicaid cuts,” Pallone said Wednesday in a statement. “Republicans know their spin is a lie, and the truth is they have no problem taking health care away from millions of Americans so that the rich can get richer and pay less in taxes than they already do.” Republicans can't meet their own budget target without cutting Medicare or Medicaid, budget office says
“House Republicans can’t meet their own budget target that is necessary to pass President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda without making significant cuts to Medicare or Medicaid, the official budget scorekeeper confirmed Wednesday.” Republicans can't meet their own budget target without cutting Medicare or Medicaid, budget office says
A Republican plan leaked to the press in January 2025 showed plans to cut Medicare by $479 billion. Leaked GOP list outlines plan to cut $479B from Medicare: Politico - Raw Story
Medicaid is a popular program. Nationally, 55% of Americans said the government spends too little on Medicaid, according to a January poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.Republican plan could siphon $880 billion from Medicaid to help fund tax cuts - Chicago Sun-Times
Work requirements for Medicaid are estimated to only save $109 billion . Republican plan could siphon $880 billion from Medicaid to help fund tax cuts - Chicago Sun-Times
“[A]round 9 in 10 Medicaid enrollees are already working or qualify for an exemption..” If Medicaid cuts include work requirements, people may lose health coverage as a result, research finds