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Robert Kennedy said work is the meaning of what this country is all about. The nation's answer to the social challenge will no longer be a never ending cycle of welfare, but the dignity, power, and ethic of work. The goal is to make welfare a second chance, not a way of life, so people can stop drawing a welfare check and start drawing a paycheck. For too many, welfare has been a way of life, condemning many to a lifetime at the margins of society. Anyone who wants to receive welfare must sign an individual responsibility contract and have a plan from day one on how to get off of welfare. There will be a mandatory work requirement for anyone receiving welfare. The claim that President Obama weakened welfare reforms work requirement is not true. The best anti poverty program is a job, which confers not just income, but structure and dignity and a sense of connection to community.

Discussion about the time limits on housing assistance and whether they would push out families dependent on HUD programs. "No. There's no concern at all." "Government subsidies were never meant to be a lifestyle. They're meant to be a trampoline." He notes that "There are three generations living in government subsidies that are able-bodied, able-minded." "She's 52 years old. She's been living there since 1973." "Time limits are kind of an encouragement." "We're gonna have workforce training around you to get out of government subsidies to live a life of self sustainability." "Poverty has no party." "Poverty is not red. It's not blue. It’s not black. It’s not white." "Go and research Bill Clinton's bill 1996 when they did real welfare reform." "This is not political."

We aim to provide Arkansans with a hand up, not a handout, ensuring everyone can live their best life in Arkansas. Today, we're announcing our intention to seek a waiver to implement a Medicaid work requirement. This means that able-bodied working-age adults must work, attend school, volunteer, or care for their children to receive free healthcare funded by taxpayers. Currently, 220,000 able-bodied adults in Arkansas benefit from this program, costing over $2.2 billion annually. Notably, around 90,000 of these recipients are unemployed, while many hardworking Arkansans pay for their own health insurance.

This congress is allegedly intent on passing a heartless budget that would result in the largest cut in Medicaid in American history to partially pay for tax cuts for Donald Trump's billionaire best friends. Medicaid is described as a lifeline that this Republican majority is trying to rip away from millions of Americans. The speakers claim they will not let them get away with policies that are a matter of life and death to their constituents. They are allegedly here to fight for those who voted against the president, those who didn't vote, and those who voted for the president but dislike what they are seeing. Republicans in congress and this administration purportedly only care about billionaires that fund their campaigns and are willing to hurt everyone to help the wealthiest. The power of the people is allegedly greater than the people in power.

Speaker 0 states Republicans are concerned Medicaid work requirements will be cumbersome and force people off the rolls. Speaker 1 disagrees, asserting some Democrats infantilize the poor and that registering twice a year is not a burden. Speaker 1 says work requirements were popular under Presidents Clinton and Obama, and that the Democratic party blew out the deficit in 2020. They add that work requirements poll well with the median Democratic voter.

"There's no concern at all." "Government subsidies were never meant to be a lifestyle." "Government subsidies were never meant to be a hammock. They're meant to be a trampoline." "I've met hundreds of people around our country." "She's 52 years old. She's been living there since 1953. Excuse me. She's 52 years old. She's been living there since 1973." "There's three generations living in government subsidies that are able-bodied, able-minded." "When you talk about time limits, time limits are kind of an encouragement." "we're gonna have workforce training around you." "We're gonna skill training around you to get out of government subsidies to live a life of self sustainability." "Poverty has no party." "This is not democrat. It's not republican." "Go research Bill Clinton's bill 1996 when they did real welfare reform." "You're too young." "but go research that."

Many Americans are not fond of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, preferring Medicare and private insurance. Most people want to be on private insurance if they can afford it. It's essential to focus on improving care for the elderly, veterans, and the poor. The current Medicaid model is not effectively meeting these needs.

My colleague claims we passed strong border bills, but the current state of the border is a disaster. We didn't use enough leverage to get results. The regulatory reforms mentioned can be easily waived by the Biden administration. The welfare programs they streamlined will actually grow due to expanded eligibility. I'm glad work requirements weren't imposed on Medicaid, as it could have led to its expansion. I won't take lectures on fundraising from those who bend to lobbyists and special interests. I'll fund my political operation through hardworking Americans, while you continue attending lobbyist fundraisers.

Budget reform isn't an option; it's essential. The American people deserve transparency and accountability to see where their tax dollars go. We must ensure funds are used as intended. We're committed to scrutinizing the federal budget, line by line, eliminating wasteful programs and ensuring cost-effectiveness. It should be easy to cut pointless waste that benefits no one. We aim to establish a new culture of efficiency, not just within our administration, but for every administration that follows. No amount of waste is acceptable when it's your money. We all know government inefficiency exists. Reorganizing and finding efficiency is challenging, and frankly, some of these necessary changes are overdue.

Speaker 0 outlines two priorities: first, go after welfare fraud and rewrite how programs work by requiring states to send biometrics to the federal government proving that the person exists and they're eligible for the services in question, with a focus on fraud “rampant in Minnesota and throughout these blue states through reconciliation.” Second, implement an affordability package to make America more affordable for the hardworking men and women of the country.

About a third of Medicare and Medicaid spending, and likely a lot of private sector spending, doesn't go to good healthcare. The challenge is eliminating waste, fraud, and duplication without affecting good care. The speaker references instances of seeing inflated charges on medical bills for minor procedures. Eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare means cutting some spending. The speaker disagrees with the idea that no money can be cut from Medicare. If a third of Medicare spending doesn't go to patient care, then cuts are necessary. The speaker believes there can be common ground in cutting the "bad stuff" while keeping the "good stuff." The Republican Party has historically stood for eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse, but now there seems to be resistance to this idea.

I made it clear to the President that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid. Poor people depend on it for their healthcare. His budget calls for deep cuts to Medicaid, and he needs to protect it. We need to raise the cap on Social Security and protect Medicare. These are vital safety net programs. I'm willing to accept any punishment for speaking out, because it's worth it to stand against the President's desire to cut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. This is about people losing their healthcare in the richest country in the world. Healthcare has become wealth care, and we can't let that happen. I'm also working on articles of impeachment. This President is unfit for office with 34 felony convictions and two impeachments. He has no mandate to cut Medicaid.

Every U.S. resident, including those here illegally, should have access to healthcare, according to the bill. I am against denying anyone public safety, education, or health services in our country.

The speaker discusses a recent vote in the US House of Representatives to defund the National Endowment for Democracy, arguing that this measure is not neutral or benevolent, but a leftist enterprise. The speaker states that leftists are free to contribute to it, but insists that hardworking Americans should not be forced by the government to contribute to causes they find repugnant, including the NED. Despite this stance, the speaker notes that 81 Republican members of the House voted with all the Democrats to keep the funding stream going, funding the enterprise with federal money. The speaker contends that there should be legitimate disagreement within the Republican Party, but asserts that this issue should not be one of them. When campaigning as a Republican, the speaker says, voters expect basic precepts, including that the US government is too big and expensive because it does too many things it was never intended to do. The speaker argues that Republicans should agree that funds should not be taken from hardworking Americans and given to left-leaning enterprises that undercut everything the party stands for or purports to stand for. If viewers share the speaker’s frustration, they are urged to find out how their representative voted and raise the issue with them. The speaker anticipates that some Republicans will blame the outcome on the Senate filibuster, though they claim the Senate filibuster rule should not affect the House. The speaker argues that such blaming is severely exaggerated and emphasizes the importance of ending the zombie filibuster, calling for a speaking filibuster instead of silent or asleep filibustering. With the procedural concerns addressed, the speaker says the party should move on to implementing policies for which Republicans were elected, including reducing federal wasteful spending, ending funding for the National Endowment for Democracy, and passing the SAFE Act. The speaker describes the SAFE Act as something that “like, 80% of all Americans agree with,” which is to take steps to stop noncitizens from voting in elections. The speaker reiterates the admonition to stay true to the Republican Party and not align with another party, ending with a caution: “Don’t get on the other one. And, good heavens, don’t get on a donkey.”

The speaker asserts that disabled individuals on Medicaid have been negatively impacted by able-bodied people, specifically 35-year-olds who are choosing not to work and instead play video games. The speaker claims these individuals are crowding out the truly needy from receiving Medicaid benefits. The speaker states that these able-bodied individuals will now be required to get a job. The speaker believes this change is beneficial for them, as their families likely disapprove of their current lifestyle.

The speaker wants Medicaid to be used for mothers and children as it was meant to be. They do not want it used for 1,400,000 illegal aliens or able-bodied people.

The speaker asserts that 1.4 million undocumented immigrants are currently enrolled in the Medicaid system. This number, the speaker claims, is equivalent to the population of Hawaii or New Hampshire. The speaker states that Medicaid is intended for pregnant women, children, people with disabilities, the elderly, and low-income families, and that undocumented immigrants are sharing these resources with qualified Americans. The speaker supports the president's plan to remove undocumented immigrants from Medicaid, questioning why there is outrage over this decision when Americans who have contributed to the country are also in need. The speaker predicts that people will continue to be upset because President Trump will be re-elected.

Do you support cutting Medicaid, particularly regarding federal investment known as FMAP? I consider it a restroom break. President Trump hasn't instructed me to cut Medicaid; he wants to improve it. So, if President Trump asked you to cut Medicaid, would you do it? It's not my decision to cut Medicaid; that falls to Congress. I will focus on working with them. You seem hesitant to answer. Let’s move on. Do you know how many states will be affected?

The president wants to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse from Medicaid to protect it for tax-paying citizens. His priority is the sick, needy, and poor Americans who deserve these benefits, not the 1,400,000 illegal aliens allegedly receiving them. The president aims to remove these illegal aliens from the program through this bill. This is intended to preserve, protect, and strengthen Medicaid for the American people. The president has communicated this message to senators.

Senator John Kennedy expressed his appreciation for the current president's willingness to engage with the press, contrasting it with the previous administration's approach. He emphasized the importance of reviewing government spending, particularly in Medicaid, where he believes there is significant waste. Kennedy noted that many individuals on Medicaid are capable of working and proposed a bill requiring able-bodied recipients aged 18 to 55 to work at least 20 hours a week, which could save around $100 billion over ten years. He argued that these programs should serve as bridges to employment rather than long-term support, highlighting the moral principle that if one can work, they should. He also mentioned the psychological benefits of employment in helping individuals improve their situations.

We can eliminate debt, provide childcare, elder care, and strengthen healthcare. Everyone should have access to the same benefits as during COVID. President Biden is thanked for beating Medicare. President Trump is criticized for destroying it.

It is agreed that a significant amount of money is wasted, with estimates suggesting around a third of all Medicare dollars are spent without providing any useful benefit. The goal is to eliminate this waste, not to cut Medicare benefits. Medicare is a large entitlement program that needs to be maintained without bankrupting the country or denying seniors their entitlements.

"This week has given the pro life movement quite a bit to celebrate." and today, the United States Supreme Court delivered another life affirming victory in the Medina versus Planned Parenthood case out of South Carolina, holding that states can defund the abortion industry by ensuring that abortion providers are excluded from the state's Medicaid program. "This common sense decision from the Supreme Court reinforces the important work that pro life lawmakers are doing at the state and federal level to keep tax dollars out of the abortion business." "Three years ago, the Supreme Court held that the constitution does not confer a right to abortion." "To that end, the Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act is meant to ease the out of pocket costs paid by parents to have a child."

The speaker addresses concerns about Medicaid cuts, arguing that many proposed cuts are sensible. The first cut limits federal health program eligibility based on citizenship status, affecting those here illegally. The second eliminates Medicare coverage of bad debt, which is unpaid debt after insurance pays. Currently, taxpayers cover up to 65% of Medicaid bad debt, incentivizing hospitals to inflate prices. The proposed change would stop this practice. The third is Medicare site neutrality, ensuring Medicare and Medicaid patients are charged the same prices as those with private insurance or cash. The speaker claims these three cuts alone amount to over $200 billion in savings and suggests that people would agree with these cuts if they researched them.