Ilhan Omar

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5/21/2025, 10:01:58 PM
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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The bill cuts $300 billion in SNAP, which over 40 million Americans depend on.

This will cost farmers $30 billion in lost farm income at a time when they are already being squeezed by high input costs and low prices.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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104d
Medicaid is a program that serves low-income families across Minnesota - families that cannot afford a $35 copay every time they need to see a doctor.

Republicans are sneaking in this extra cost that will do nothing but punish sick Americans and deter them from accessing the
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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104d
Republicans’ plans to cut Medicaid will be fatal for rural America.

More than half of all children and 18% of adults in rural areas are covered by Medicaid. Cutting Medicaid would worsen health outcomes, especially for folks with chronic illnesses, like diabetes, heart disease,
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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104d
Nearly 14 million people (and likely more) by 2034 would lose health coverage and become uninsured.

That includes 8.6 million Americans who rely on Medicaid and the ACA Marketplace to access the affordable, life-saving health care they need.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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104d
Here’s what is included in Trump’s “Big Ugly” Budget Plan 🧵(Thread)

The statement is part of a public discourse discussing the implications of a bill on children's access to nutrition and school meals. It highlights potential negative outcomes of the bill, contributing to a broader conversation about public policy and its impact on vulnerable populations.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight potential harm caused by the bill, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm by raising awareness of its consequences. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by focusing on the needs of children who rely on school meals for nutrition. [+2]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism of the bill without resorting to personal attacks, focusing on the policy's impact. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    By discussing the potential negative impact of the bill, the statement uses influence to advocate for the betterment of society, particularly for children. [+2]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement responsibly uses the platform to discuss public policy issues, upholding the principles of free speech and integrity. [+1]