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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsis thsi true? reconiclation cuts medicard?
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/democrats-risk-unintended-medicare-cuts-if-they-pass-partisan-covid-n1256375This does not sound right
EarlG
(21,826 posts)So if/when it comes to it, could a future gambit be to go to the country and say, well, we have two choices: we either repeal Trumps tax cuts for the rich and/or introduce a wealth tax on billionaires, OR the Republicans will vote to cut your Medicare?
Voltaire2
(12,511 posts) is thsi true? reconiclation cuts medicard?
The answer is no, based on a guess about the question.
DonCoquixote
(13,615 posts)but the question was based on something Chris Cuomo said.
LuvNewcastle
(16,813 posts)Those big tax cuts are spending, essentially. Instead of making them pay what they owe, the government is giving them money by cutting their taxes. And tax cuts add to the debt just like spending money on the lower and middle classes does. Most people get some benefit from social programs whether they realize it or not. We need to speak out more on how much spending for schools and healthcare and other things would be cut if we give a big tax break to rich people. I think most people would be against cutting those taxes.
OhNo-Really
(3,985 posts)Example of a bot with 4 followers
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So lets ignore the horses ass, and go to the truth.
Remember that awesome government department The Center on Budget & Priorities that teaches us about budget issues?
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Did you really think Sanders, Pelosi, Schumer, Harris or President Biden would undercut Medicaid during a freaking pandemic? If so, I have this piece of land for sale.......🤷🏻?♀️
May I suggest logic & research before adding to a right wing assault. Chris Cuomo isnt a reliable source. Listen to Cable news with an ear of discernment. Always research your questions.
I found this on my first search effort using two words:
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Enjoy learning how Reconciliation works.
Introduction to Budget Reconciliation
JANUARY 21, 2021
BY RICHARD KOGAN DAVID REICH
With majorities in the House and Senate, Democratic leaders may well use a special legislative process called reconciliation to quickly advance high-priority fiscal legislation. Created by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974,
https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/introduction-to-budget-reconciliation
Tennessee Hillbilly
(574 posts)I believe the senate vote was 50-49 as repugs tried to stop it.
BlueIdaho
(13,582 posts)Anyone who thinks republicans are genuinely interested in unity to make America a better place had better think again. They are the enemy and they need to be ripped out - root and branch.
Demsrule86
(68,217 posts)moondust
(19,896 posts)Cedric Richmond explained to Chris Cuomo last night that in this case it doesn't apply because only "permanent" changes passed by reconciliation do that to Medicaid. Apparently the stuff in this reconciliation does not make permanent changes. Or something like that.