Opinion - Republicans' $715 billion health care cut won't work, but it will hurt millions [View all]

As Congress debates the future of America’s health care system, we hear the same recycled talking points from the far right: “Cut people off Medicaid. Make them work more. Crack down on fraud.” All in the name of cutting $715 billion from Americans’ health care to give tax breaks to the wealthy and giant corporations.

Let’s be clear — this is political theater, not fiscal responsibility.

The undocumented immigrants Republicans claim are taking Medicaid spending? The federal government doesn’t cover them.

The so-called “able-bodied” adults who should get a job? Many are working in low-wage jobs without health coverage or providing unpaid care to loved ones. Punishing them won’t shrink our deficit, but it will swell our emergency rooms.

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