Underwood Blames GOP for Health Care Crisis
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Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood criticized Republicans for causing a healthcare crisis by allowing Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire. She emphasized her 2021 bill, which President Biden approved, to increase these credits and help more working families. Underwood warned that the current administrations failure to extend them last year has worsened access to coverage. Local leaders joined in the criticism, highlighting the impact of federal cuts on local governments and vulnerable communities. Underwood specifically mentioned the Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by Trump, which cut Medicaid and Medicare funding while skipping the tax credit extension. Health spending reached $1.98 trillion in 2024, or 29.4% of the budget. Lawmakers are debating how to address these gaps before they further strain families and hospitals nationwide.
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