federal budget

Republicans' budget plan raises concerns about Medicaid cuts in Florida

Carlton Gillespie

A federal budget blueprint passed by Republicans in Congress is raising alarms from South Florida Democratic leaders and health care professionals.

The spending bill to fund the government for the next fiscal year is expected to pass by Friday.

NPR Health

Some Big Health Care Policy Changes Are Hiding In The Federal Spending Package

NPR Staff

The bill includes some policy surprises and increases in funding for several key public health priorities. And it cuts the few remaining taxes that were paying for Obamacare.

Consumer

CBO: Health Law Key to Shrinking Deficit

Associated Press

Solid economic growth will help the federal budget deficit shrink this year to its lowest level since President Barack Obama took office, according to…