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Trump administration’s push to halt Medicaid funding rescinded amid controversy and backlash

By Jada Camille Posted on January 31, 2025

City officials are standing against the Trump administration’s attempted halt of Medicaid funding to states.

POTUS ordered a halt of funding in a memo that has since been rescinded. The dramatic policy shift sparked an immediate backlash from healthcare advocates and organizations that rely heavily on Medicaid funding, particularly group homes and support services for individuals with disabilities.

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Trump administration’s push to halt Medicaid funding rescinded amid controversy and backlash

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