"In their quest for deeper reductions, the conservatives are particularly eyeing Medicaid, the health care program for some 70 million Americans. They want new work requirements for aid recipients to start immediately, rather than on Jan. 1, 2029, as the package proposes.

Democrats emphasized that millions of people would lose their health coverage and food stamps assistance if the bill passes while the wealthiest Americans would reap enormous tax cuts. They also said it would increase future deficits.

"That is bad economics. It is unconscionable," said Rep. Brendan Boyle, the top Democratic lawmaker on the panel."

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NOT Enough Pain! say the rwingers. The Oligarchs need to FEEL the suffering of the People!