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House GOP budget resolution in jeopardy amid concerns from moderates

Moderate Republicans are threatening to block the GOP's budget resolution due to concerns over cuts to social safety net programs, particularly Medicaid, as reported by lawmakers including David Valadao and Nicole Malliotakis .
Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency are advocating for deep budget cuts, which has raised worries among lawmakers about the future of the resolution and its impact on constituents, especially regarding Medicaid.
The House Budget Committee passed the resolution in a 21-16 party-line vote, aiming for $1.5 trillion in spending cuts over 10 years, with significant cuts targeted at Medicaid, according to committee discussions.
Rep. Rob Bresnahan expressed that cuts to federal safety net programs may lead him to vote against the budget, highlighting the negative impact on his district's Medicaid recipients.

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House GOP budget resolution in jeopardy amid concerns from moderates

The House GOP’s budget resolution could be in jeopardy of not clearing the full chamber amid concerns from moderates over likely cuts to social safety net programs — particularly Medicaid — with a handful undecided on whether they will support the key measure. Reps. David Valadao (R-Calif.) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) — both of whom…

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