Sen. Smith Warns Rural Minnesota Hospitals, Hennepin Healthcare "Cannot Exist" Without Medicaid

CBS Minnesota

Updated on: February 28, 2025

Democratic Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith says she some major concerns about the Republican-backed plan that could cut $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade, possibly impacting Medicaid.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are concerned about potential cuts to the program that support more than 72 million low-income people and individuals with disabilities across the country. That's more than one in five Americans.

In a virtual press conference on Thursday morning, Smith said cuts would impact both Greater Minnesota residents and those in the Twin Cities.

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