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As elderly Americans begin to lose SNAP and Medicaid under President Trump’s new tax and spending law, providers brace for more senior citizens looking for enough to eat.
The Republican-led Congress advanced the sweeping tax measure. Illinois Democrats warn of dire consequences.
Chicago safety net hospitals — those that have 70% Medicaid utilization — also will be hit hard, according to SEIU Healthcare, which represents more than 91,000 health care workers in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri.
Republicans narrowly approved the tax bill on Thursday. Illinois representatives voted along party lines.
Democrats deride Senate passage of Trump bill, as activists target GOP lawmakers ahead of House vote
As the measure heads back to the House for approval, Democratic activists are now focusing their efforts on the three Republican members of the Illinois delegation, despite their allegiances to President Donald Trump.
Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco said President Donald Trump and his administration failed to get approval from Congress to initiate the cuts, which is required by the constitution.
The claims are part of the Justice Department’s lawsuit against the city, county and state challenging sanctuary policies.