The House Energy and Commerce Committee unveiled its proposals to revamp Medicaid on Sunday night, drawing the predictable cheers and jeers from Congress’ varying factions—establishment Republicans, Democrat Medicaid crusaders, and hard-line fiscal conservatives.
The debate over how to handle Medicaid has emerged as the most hot-button issue in Republicans’ rush to pass a budget reconciliation bill that would fulfill President Donald Trump’s promises on tax cuts and border security.
For months, Republican leaders in the House have promised to protect hardworking Americans’ Medicaid, while preventing it from being abused by illegal immigrants and the able-bodied—reforms meant to help reach a target of $880 billion in 10-year savings in the committee.
House Leadership: We’re Not Cutting Medicaid
“You don’t want able-bodied workers on a program that…
