The following is a column submitted by Mendocino County 3rd District Supervisor John Haschak. The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of the Mendocino Voice.
The county, along with veterans, seniors, and many others, is concerned about threats to cut essential programs. When Congress passed their budget, it included $880 billion cuts to Medicaid. This program is MediCal in California. 47% of the residents of Mendocino Co. (41,000 people) are MediCal-eligible. These draconian cuts would have a huge impact on our communities and services provided.
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