The article discusses the Republican strategy regarding Medicare and Medicaid, highlighting their historical desire to cut these programs, especially Medicaid, which serves 70 million Americans. While Medicare remains politically sensitive due to its popularity, Medicaid is often viewed as a less risky target for budget cuts. The Heritage Foundation's report casts both programs as significant contributors to national debt, influencing recent proposals and budget discussions. House Speaker Mike Johnson's upcoming plans further emphasize this ongoing focus and potential funding struggles within the party's agenda.
"Much more recently, the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership report referred to Medicare and Medicaid as 'the principal drivers of our $31 trillion national debt.'"
"Precise because Medicare is so popular, Republicans often focus their wrath on Medicaid, the program that mostly provides health insurance to low-income people."
"That's what Republicans tried to do in their narrowly unsuccessful Obamacare repeal legislation, and this week, House Speaker Mike Johnson will urge passage of a budget blueprint guaranteeing another assault on Medicaid."
"Medicaid is very important to those who use it; at least 70 million Americans rely on this program for their health insurance."
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