Protesters Arrested After Disrupting US House Hearing Over Medicaid Cuts

Protesters Disrupt House Hearing, Arrested Amid Medicaid Cuts Debate Washington D.C. - On Tuesday, May 14th, a budget reconciliation markup in the House Energy and Commerce Committee was interrupted by a group of protesters who voiced their opposition to proposed Medicaid cuts. The demonstration, which took place in the Capitol building, resulted in several arrests by Capitol Police. The protesters chanted slogans such as "No cuts to Medicaid!" and engaged in civil disobedience to draw attention to their concerns. Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, addressed the protesters, stating, "Keep fighting. Stay strong. We're not going to let them take away healthcare." His words of encouragement were met with enthusiastic applause from the demonstrators. One protester, whose name has not yet been released, was quoted as saying, "They want to kill the disabled. They want to kill the veterans who fought for us!" The video shows the intensity of the protest and the police's response. The incident underscores the ongoing debate surrounding healthcare access and funding in the United States, highlighting the passion and determination of those advocating for the preservation of vital social programs.