As Congress reconvenes this week, Republicans are proposing 880 billion dollars in Medicaid cuts over the next decade. A new UC Berkeley Labor Center report warns the move would not only jeopardize healthcare for 15 million Californians, but could cost the state up to 217,000 jobs.

<p>As Congress reconvenes this week, Republicans are proposing 880 billion dollars in Medicaid cuts over the next decade. A new UC Berkeley Labor Center report warns the move would not only jeopardize healthcare for 15 million Californians, but could cost the state up to 217,000 jobs.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>