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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Chris Stein in Washington

Democrats target vulnerable Republicans over plan to cut social safety net

Don Bacon of Nebraska speaks to reporters
Don Bacon, a Republican representative for Nebraska in Congress, where the GOP holds only a three-seat majority. Photograph: Leah Millis/Reuters

Democrats plan to put the squeeze on four of the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress as the GOP gears up to pass a bill that may slash the social safety net to pay for tax cuts.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Friday announced the Fight to Save Medicaid, a pressure campaign that aims to derail the bill’s passage in the House of Representatives, where Republicans hold only a three-seat majority.

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