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Eau Claire City Council urges Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP and Social Security
Summary
The Eau Claire City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging Wisconsin’s congressional delegation and Congress to oppose deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Social Security, citing likely local impacts on health care access and household need.
The Eau Claire City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging Congress to reject significant cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Social Security, council leaders said during the March meeting.
Council members bringing the resolution said deep federal cuts to those programs would create immediate needs for local services and could strain hospitals, senior care and other community supports. Council Member Worthman and Council Member Jones moved the resolution. The…
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