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Bernie Sanders: “We’re going to be looking at $715 billion in cuts to Medicaid and to the Affordable Care Act.”

On the recordMay 15, 2025
We’re going to be looking at $715 billion in cuts to Medicaid and to the Affordable Care Act.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders warns that proposed cuts will lead to millions losing health insurance.

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