Hakeem Jeffries opposed the GOP reconciliation bill, arguing against its significant cuts to public spending, especially over $1 trillion in Medicaid reductions. He aimed to delay the House vote while delivering a lengthy speech, which included testimonials from affected Americans. The Congressional Budget Office reported nearly 12 million could lose coverage as a result of these cuts. Experts expressed concerns that the spending cuts do not balance the tax cuts, potentially exacerbating national debt. Republicans claim the cuts focus on Medicaid fraud, though their explanations lacked consistency.
"I'm planning to take my sweet time," the minority leader said, as other representatives showed signs of exhaustion.
The bill's over $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and health spending could result in nearly 12 million losing coverage.
Experts warn that since the cuts in spending do not fully offset the cuts in taxes, the bill will likely add massively to the nation's debt.
Republicans have said the cuts target Medicaid fraud, but have offered conflicting explanations as to how.
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