On this day in 1965, Medicaid and Medicare were signed into law, two programs that have helped millions of Arizonans live longer, healthier lives and achieve economic security.
Yet just weeks before Medicaid’s 60th anniversary, David Schweikert, Eli Crane, and Juan Ciscomani 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.
Schweikert, Crane, and Ciscomani’s cruel and decisive vote will wreak havoc on Arizonans’ lives:
It’s no wonder Schweikert, Crane, and Ciscomani have resorted to blatantly lying about their vote.
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 Lindsay Reilly:
“For Medicaid’s 60th birthday, it’s a cruel irony that David Schweikert, Eli Crane, Juan Ciscomani, and House Republicans decided to throw the lifesaving program a wake instead of a birthday party. Schweikert, Crane, and Ciscomani broke their promises to lower costs for working families, instead choosing to side with the GOP’s billionaire backers. Arizonans will remember their betrayal when they reject Schweikert, Crane, and Ciscomani in 2026.”
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