Washington, D.C. — Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) stated unequivocally: “We’re not cutting Medicaid.” Well, today, he did exactly that and voted for the Republican tax bill that would:
- Cut Medicaid by nearly $700 billion
- Kick up to 1.2 million New Yorkers, including children, veterans and seniors off Medicaid, and leave 15 million without health insurance nationwide
- Funnel massive new tax breaks to billionaires and corporations
“Medicaid was a lifeline for my family,” said Audrey Mondello from Montebello, NY. “My parents relied on Medicaid and needed it to be there for them in case of an emergency. The fact that Congressman Mike Lawler would sell out families like mine to give the super-rich another massive tax break is just sickening. Congressman Lawler broke his promise to me and every other New Yorker he claims to represent.”
“Every single person kicked off their coverage, every parent struggling to pay medical bills, every New Yorker forced to skip prescriptions because of this bill – that’s on Congressman Lawler now,” said Unrig Our Economy spokesperson Kobie Christian. “Congressman Lawler just effectively told 1.2 million New Yorkers that their health care doesn’t matter. He promised them that he would protect Medicaid. Then he turned around and voted to gut programs that provide health care and food to millions of people – all to give billionaires a fat tax break. It’s not just a betrayal – it’s a disgrace.”
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