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Potential impacts of federal funding cuts on New York City
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Council Member Restler outlines the severe consequences of potential federal funding cuts on various programs and services in New York City.
- Social Security and Medicaid are highlighted as programs at risk
- Restler warns of an $880 billion cut to Medicaid nationally
- He emphasizes the impact on health care coverage for low-income and older adults
- The council member notes that an economic downturn could increase reliance on government support
Lincoln Restler
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Federal funding cuts and negligence have already impacted the most vital government programs like Social Security, and Republicans in Congress have made clear that Medicaid is a top target in their sights.
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Slashing $880,000,000,000 in Medicaid nationally would absolutely devastate the health care coverage and outcomes of low income and older adults and put the future safe the future of safety net hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care agencies in jeopardy.
0:02:34
As we appear likely to be entering an economic downturn caused directly by president Trump's chaotic policies, more and more New Yorkers will rely on all levels of government to stay afloat.