Democrats Deny Plans for Free Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants Amid GOP Claims

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The article claims that Democrats caused a government shutdown over a bill that includes provisions for extensive healthcare spending for illegal immigrants, including nearly $200 billion over a decade, allowing Medicaid for non-citizens, and repealing investments in rural healthcare, among other controversial measures.
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- FACT: Democrats Shut Down Government Over Free Healthcare for Illegals The White House (.gov)
- Chuck Schumer slams GOP's claim that Democrats want to give healthcare to illegals as an 'effing lie' Fox News
- GOP misleads with claim that Democrats shut down to give health care to 'illegal immigrants' NBC News
- Can undocumented immigrants get 'free health care' or Medicaid? USA Today
- Republicans falsely claiming Democrats want to give free health care to those without legal status ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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