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Eau Claire councilors debate resolution urging Congress to protect Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP and Social Security
Summary
Councilmembers introduced a resolution asking Congress to reject deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP and Social Security; dozens of residents spoke in favor during the public hearing, sharing personal stories and details about local reliance on those programs.
Councilmembers Worthman and Jones introduced a resolution March 10 urging the U.S. Congress to reject proposals that would make large cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Social Security. Council discussion and public testimony emphasized the local reliance on those programs and plans for how the city would share the resolution if it passes.
Worthman told the council that a federal budget “road map” passed by Congress included language asking the House Energy and Commerce Committee to look at ways to cut those programs, and she said those potential cuts are “without a doubt concerning.” The resolution cites local figures: Worthman said roughly 22% of Eau…
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