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California Republicans Face Backlash Over Medicaid Cuts

Republican lawmakers in California are under fire from constituents over their support for budget cuts that could impact Medicaid. Many residents in these districts rely on Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, for healthcare coverage. The proposed cuts have sparked concerns that vulnerable communities will lose access to essential medical services. Representative David Valadao, among others, faces political risks as he tries to reassure voters while aligning with party budget priorities. The controversy highlights the tension between fiscal conservatism and the needs of lower-income communities.

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They live in California’s Republican districts. They feel betrayed by looming health care cuts

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Several California Republicans represent communities that rely on Medicaid for health care coverage. Their recent budget-cutting votes angered some constituents.

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They live in California's Republican districts, feel betrayed by looming health care costs

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Several California Republicans represent towns that rely on Medicaid for health care coverage. Their recent budget-cutting votes angered some.

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Once again, Republicans are putting budget cuts over people's lives—slashing Medi-Cal just hurts working families and the most vulnerable.

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Elizabeth Warren Walks Back Murder Comments

Congressional Democrats broadly denounced the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Friday morning, after Republicans started accusing Sen. Elizabeth Warren of excusing violence.“No one's condoning this,” said Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.). “Violence never is the right answer for anything. And it was a horrible murder, a tragic loss for his family.” Warren this week condemned the shooting, but added that people “can be pushed only so far.”"We'll say it over and over," Warren said on MSNBC’S “The ReidOut.” " Violence is never the answer. This guy [Luigi Mangione] gets a trial who's allegedly killed the CEO of UnitedHealth, but you can only push people so far, and then they start to take matters into their own hands."In a statement to POLITICO, Warren said, “Violence is never the answer. Period. I should have been much clearer that there is never a justification for murder.” Top Republicans denounced Warren's comments and the walked-back rhetoric, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) calling it “inappropriate and dangerous.”Some House Democrats asked about the incident on Thursday pivoted the conversation to discuss policy options on health care or gun safety.“I don't really know that this is really a space that Congress normally weighs in on,” said Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas). “But at the end of the day, I think it’s an opportunity, because now people are talking about health care and to talk about the fact that this industry has honestly not been as helpful as it could be.”“Violence is never the answer,” said Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.). “We know that there are people suffering, there’s great challenges in healthcare. There's great challenges, and people have, in fact, been wronged, but a process of governance is the way to address that, not violence.”And Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) who denounced the murder, said the killer should be prosecuted and that “I do know that allegedly a ghost gun was used, and we should also ban ghost guns. There's no reason for them beyond the streets.”

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