Republicans are doubling down on their push to expand work requirements for social welfare programs as part of any debt-limit deal amid opposition from Democrats.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday said expanded work requirements were key to getting GOP support for any debt-limit hike.
“This is something that President Biden as a senator voted for. This is something that President Bill Clinton signed,” said Mr. McCarthy. “Have the Democrats become so progressive, so far to the left [that] they’re changing their policies now and want to put the country in default?” Over the weekend, Mr. Biden told reporters there was openness to accepting expanded work requirements for some welfare programs.
“Rather than push Americans into poverty, we should reduce the deficit by making sure the wealthy and large corporations pay their fair share in taxes,” said Mr. Biden.“We’re talking about all the programs,” said Mr. McCarthy. “Because it helps people get into a job.” The Congressional Budget Office estimates that Medicaid would save $120 billion over the next decade if recipients were required to work at least 20 hours per week. The savings would come at the expense of 600,000 individuals losing access to Medicaid over the same period.
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