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Dick Durbin: The idea of cutting $1 trillion out of the Medicaid program over the next several years is not only going to create a…

On the recordJune 11, 2026
The idea of cutting $1 trillion out of the Medicaid program over the next several years is not only going to create a hardship on people with illness, but it’s also going to create a hardship on providers.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin discusses Medicaid cuts and their impact.

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