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Proposed federal health cuts to fund war spending

April 5, 2026KFF Health News

KFF Health News reports Republicans considering additional cuts to federal health programs to help pay for the war in Iran, emphasizing potential downstream effects on coverage and access.

GOP Mulls More Health Cuts
considering still more cuts to help pay for the war in Iran
cuts they made to federal health programs in 2025
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