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Jul 10, 04:23 PM

John James voted to make food and healthcare more expensive for Michigan families who rely on SNAP and Medicaid to afford groceries and access healthcare. #MIGov #MIPolitics

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"As this latest bill makes its way through Washington chain of millions of people are at risk of losing their health insurance and locally community members hit the streets to make sure everyone knows. Following Congress passing the so-called one big beautiful budget bill, Metro Detroiters hit the streets, many explaining just how devastating the potential health care cuts could be. Medicaid cuts will affect me greatly. I'm fighting for disability assistance as it is. Being warned, right in front of Representative John James' office, a few dozen rallied, James is one of several Michigan congressional leaders that voted yes on the bill. I'm on SNAP as well, so I'm at a risk to lose food. The federal bill reportedly will cut spending on food stamps and over a half a billion dollars in federal funds for Medicaid. Over 70 million Americans rely on the health program. It's not fair that my parents have to help their 41-year-old daughter. Crystal Devote is one of those recipients. She tells me her spine is listed as severely disabled. If Medicaid is canceled, she isn't sure how her health care will be paid for. The congressmen and senators who are voting to take it away need to take my place. The people who pay taxes all their lives aren't in a position to lose their health insurance. Over in Detroit, a similar rally ensued. One retired horseman explaining to us if his benefits are changed, he's afraid a life of longevity is out the window. I'm in need of a knee transplant right now, and I don't have insurance without Medicare or Medicaid."

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American Bridge 21st Century @ab21.bsky.social · Jul 9, 12:20 AM

John James voted to make food and healthcare more expensive for Michigan families who rely on SNAP and Medicaid to afford groceries and access healthcare. #MIGov #MIPolitics