28-05-2025
Protestors rally against Medicaid funding cuts in Corning
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM)— More than 60 people gathered and voiced their opinions on the opposition to federal budget cuts in Corning.
The protestors gathered outside of Congressman Nick Langworthy's office in Corning with signs. Some of the protestors claim that Langworthy supports cuts to Medicaid funding.
'Nick Langworthy voted against the over 200,000 people in his district who rely on Medicaid. We're doing this in districts across New York, speaking out and alerting the public,' said Ursula Rozum, a protester.
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Congressman Langworthy claims that the bill is intended to ensure that people receiving Medicaid are in actual need of it.
'What we're simply asking in this bill, and it's a matter of new law, is if you're able-bodied and you're of working age, and we'll give you one more if you don't have dependence, we're asking you to try to work part-time. Try to enter the economy,' said Congressman Langworthy.
Protestors have many questions that they would like to ask Congressman Langworthy.
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'Congressman Langworthy, why are you voting to cut healthcare for the people of your district? These are working-class New Yorkers who deserve healthcare and food. Stand with New York's working class, not New York's billionaires,' said Rozum.
Protestors hope that their voices were heard and that other people join in if there are more in the future.
'I think it went very well, you know, I wish we could get more people out, but it's mainly older retired people, young people are still working and doing what they have to do,' said Daryl Denning, a protester.
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