Protestors slam O.C. Republican over feared Trump Medi-Cal cuts
Hundreds of healthcare workers and others massed in Anaheim Hills on Tuesday, shouting their anger over expected cuts to Medicaid and what they stand to lose. Local resident Cynthia Williams, who was among those protesting outside Republican U.S. Rep. Young Kim’s office, said she knew exactly where the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, needed to trim the fat. “Cut these billionaires; go cut them off,” Williams said. “Medi-Cal cuts affect real lives, human beings that need care.”Click to read Protestors slam O.C. Republican over feared Trump Medi-Cal cuts>
Los Angeles Times
If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican’s House seat would be imperiled
Rep. David Valadao faced a no-win decision last month: Fall into line behind President Trump and vote for a budget resolution that would almost certainly cut into Medicaid funding, risking his constituents’ wrath; or vote against it, catapulting his party into chaos and setting himself up for a primary opponent possibly backed by Trump.
Valadao, a Republican dairy farmer from Hanford, chose his party.Click to read If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican’s House seat would be imperiled>
News
Medicaid cuts could be ‘highly consequential’ for Valley healthcare, experts say. Here’s how
At Tustin town hall, patients and parents decry proposed Medicaid cuts
Cynthia Williams is furious with U.S. House Republicans willing to slash Medicaid, the government-run insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities.
The 61-year-old Anaheim resident cares for her adult daughter, who is blind, and for her sister, a military veteran with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.Click to read At Tustin town hall, patients and parents decry proposed Medicaid cuts>
CalMatters
California has a lot to lose if Trump slashes Medicaid. Seniors, kids and more could face coverage cuts
Statewide coalition launches to fight proposed health care cuts
Town hall meetings start tonight across California, pushing back against congressional Republicans’ proposal to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from healthcare programs for low-income families. Organizers from the Fight for our Health coalition are sponsoring town halls targeting U.S. Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, U.S. Rep. Young Kim, R-Anaheim Hills, and U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona.
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Press
“Fight For Our Health” Coalition Launches Statewide Campaign to Stop Donald Trump & Republicans from Jamming Health Care Cuts Through Congress to Pay for Billionaire Tax Cuts
The Fight for Our Health coalition is led by Health Access California, Service Employees International Union California and the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, and it’s focused on three Californians: Reps. David Valadao, Young Kim and Ken Calvert.Click to read California Playbook: Playing the hits>
IE Community News
Riverside County Caregivers Head to DC to Fight Threatened Medicaid Cuts
Riverside County healthcare workers headed to Washington, DC this past week to fight Medicaid cuts that could devastate 15 million California residents, including over 200,000 people in Congressmember Ken Calvert’s district alone. Caregivers are paid Congressmember Calvert a visit to demand his direct answer on how he will vote regarding future Medicaid budget proposals.Click to read Riverside County Caregivers Head to DC to Fight Threatened Medicaid Cuts>
