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Medicaid expanded beyond the population it was meant to serve. Its cost needs scrutiny, too

The fallout of Medicaid cuts deserve scrutiny, but the program's impact on federal debt should be part of the discussion, argues a longtime political strategist.

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Medicaid expanded beyond the population it was meant to serve. Its cost needs scrutiny, too
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