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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Gustaf Kilander

Protesters in wheelchairs cuffed with zip-ties during Capitol demonstrations against Medicaid cuts

Protesters in wheelchairs were cuffed with zip-ties as they protested proposed cuts to Medicaid on June 25 - (AP)

A group of protesters, some in wheelchairs, were arrested and zip-tied on Capitol Hill and dragged out by police officers as they demonstrated against proposed cuts to Medicaid in Republicans' massive spending package.

Proposed cuts could mean that some 10 million low-income Americans would lose coverage over the course of the next 10 years. The legislation would also put in place additional work requirements for those using the program.

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