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As Republicans get ready to reveal a tax plan, a look at how they might pay for it

Aaron Schrank Oct 31, 2017
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As Republicans get ready to reveal a tax plan, a look at how they might pay for it

Aaron Schrank Oct 31, 2017
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With all the focus on the Republican tax plan due out this week, we take a look at some of the ways they may pay for it: cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. The Republicans’ budget blueprint calls for funding reductions to both programs. What might that mean for low-income people and seniors who depend on these health care programs? 

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