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‘Our system is in dire straits’: progressive Democrats hold Medicare for All hearing

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Progressive Democrats in Congress held a shadow hearing on Medicare for All, led by Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell. Over half of the House Democratic caucus has co-sponsored the legislation, and Senator Andy Kim introduced a bill to expand Medicare to children up to age 26. The hearing comes as Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and allows ACA subsidies to expire. The event highlights the ongoing partisan divide over healthcare policy.

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Progressive Democrats in Congress held a shadow hearing on Medicare for All, led by Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell. Over half of the House Democratic caucus has co-sponsored the legislation, and Senator Andy Kim introduced a bill to expand Medicare to children up to age 26. The hearing comes as Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and allows ACA subsidies to expire. The event highlights the ongoing partisan div...

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Progressive Democrats held a shadow hearing on Medicare for All led by Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell.

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  • Progressive Democrats held a shadow hearing on Medicare for All led by Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell.
  • Over half of House Democrats have co-sponsored Medicare for All legislation.

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<p>Congressional Progressive caucus say ‘healthcare should not be a privilege’ as they champions single payer system</p><p>The Congressional Progressive caucus (CPC) held a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USProgressives/videos/2120105998914957">shadow hearing</a> on Medicare for All on Wednesday, led by Pramila Jayapal and Debbie Dingell.</p><p>The hearing comes as <a href="https://www.congress.

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