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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Gustaf Kilander

Congress can’t reach Trump’s cuts without touching Medicaid or Medicare, budget office confirms

House Republicans won’t be able to reach their budget target needed to pass the Trump agenda without major cuts to Medicare or Medicaid, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed on Wednesday.

Last week, House Republicans took on a budget plan that aims to pass Trump’s agenda on immigration, energy, and taxes. It orders the House Energy and Commerce Committee to cut spending by $880 billion.

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