The Senate Republicans’ version of President Trump’s tax bill is causing quite a stir, especially with the recent report from the Congressional Budget Office. According to the report released on Saturday night, it is projected that 11.8 million people would lose their health insurance over the next decade if this tax bill is passed.
This projection is alarming, as it indicates that nearly 1 million more people would be left without insurance compared to the House’s version of the bill. This discrepancy is raising concerns among some Senate Republicans who fear that their version of the bill is cutting health programs too aggressively.
One of the most concerning aspects of the report is that about 1.4 million of the 11.8 million projected to lose coverage in the Senate bill are individuals without “satisfactory immigration status.” This highlights the potential impact that this tax bill could have on vulnerable populations who may already be marginalized.
It is clear that the Senate’s version of the tax bill is causing quite a divide among lawmakers and the public. The potential loss of health insurance for millions of Americans is a serious issue that cannot be ignored.
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