Advocates, families rally against Medicaid cuts in Philadelphia

Concern is growing about potential cuts to Medicaid benefits hurting millions of families even though President Trump says his massive tax bill will protect the most vulnerable.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Monday the legislation will have devastating effects for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians and drive up health care costs.

Health advocates and families gathered at Philadelphia City Hall Monday to implore politicians not to cut Medicaid, the program that pays for health care for those who can’t afford it. About 80 million people nationwide receive the benefits…

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