On this day in 1965, Medicaid and Medicare were signed into law, two programs that have helped millions of New Yorkers live longer, healthier lives and achieve economic security.
Yet just weeks before Medicaid’s 60th anniversary, Mike Lawler joined House Republicans to cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid, ripping away health care from millions of Americans and raising medical costs on everyone – all to fund massive tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations.
Lawler’s cruel and decisive vote will wreak havoc on New Yorkers’ lives:
It’s no wonder Lawler has resorted to blatantly lying about his vote and is seeing voters already holding him accountable for these cuts.
ADDITIONALLY:The Big, Ugly Law triggers nearly $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, resulting in additional likely cuts to funding for hospitals and doctors, and higher premiums for seniors.
DCCC Spokesperson Viet Shelton: “For Medicaid’s 60th birthday, it’s a cruel irony that Mike Lawler and House Republicans decided to throw the lifesaving program a wake instead of a birthday party. Lawler broke his promise to lower costs for working families, instead choosing to side with the GOP’s billionaire backers. Hudson Valley voters will remember his betrayal when they reject Lawler in 2026.”
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