Hochul, Jeffries slam Medicare, Medicaid cuts
Briefly

During a rally at One Brooklyn Hospital, Gov. Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Trump-backed 'Big Beautiful Bill' for its proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. They highlighted that these cuts could endanger healthcare access for 1.5 million New Yorkers and lead to significant financial losses for hospitals, estimated at $3 billion. The concerns raised included potential hospital closures and reduced services, exacerbating the already strained medical system in New York City. Hochul referred to the bill as 'Robin Hood in reverse,' while Jeffries urged for its opposition in the Senate.
Gov. Kathy Hochul slammed the proposed Medicare and Medicaid cuts in the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' highlighting the severe danger it poses to healthcare access for 1.5 million New Yorkers.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries labeled the 'Big Beautiful Bill' as 'big and ugly,' calling on Senate Republicans to oppose it to protect millions relying on public healthcare.
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
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