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Mike Johnson: “It would help preserve Medicaid 'for people who rightly deserve' coverage, 'not for 29-year-old males sitting on their…”

On the recordJune 26, 2025
It would help preserve Medicaid 'for people who rightly deserve' coverage, 'not for 29-year-old males sitting on their couches playing video games.'
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
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cbsnews.com
Jun 26, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Johnson argues the work requirement will prioritize Medicaid for those truly in need.

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