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Behind the Shutdown: Health Care at the Center

Accusations that Democrats triggered the government shutdown to provide free health care for undocumented immigrants are misleading. In truth, federal law largely bars ineligible immigrants from accessing Medicaid or ACA benefits, except for emergency treatment. The controversy hides deeper debates over funding and eligibility.

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