Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Puts Ohio Valley Hospitals at Risk of Closure
UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – Lawmakers debate impacts of proposed Medicaid cuts and $67 billion in farm benefits amid political campaigns targeting the bill’s influence on social safety nets and taxes.
- In a podcast appearance, Jim Baird praised the One Big Beautiful Bill for funding programs and emphasized rooting out fraud, while Thompson previewed the fall introduction of a 'skinny' farm bill.
- Despite initial farm wins, Politico reports that $67 billion in farm program spending was included in the reconciliation bill, while other programs still require funding, extension, or updates.
- Poll results show 65% of Independents and 94% of Democrats disapprove of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, while 79% of Republicans support it, Democratic Governors Association shows, demonstrating significant opposition and concern over Medicaid and SNAP cuts.
- Meanwhile, Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears dismisses concerns about program cuts, while Jack Ciattarelli highlights the SALT deduction raise, according to their campaigns.
- Beyond agriculture, the 2026 midterm elections could hinge on the bill, as candidates in Virginia and New Jersey already test its impact, Jim Baird said.
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A respiratory therapist checks on patients. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) The Ohio Hospital Association was quick to praise the state’s Republican U.S. senators for a provision in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But it won’t say whether overall, the legislation will save or cost its member hospitals money. Meanwhile, outside experts say rural and urban hospitals will lose billions. Trump tax law runs up deficit by $3.4…
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