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Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Health
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Congresswoman April McClain Delaney concerned about impact of Medicaid cuts in western Maryland
HAGERSTOWN, Md. () — Healthcare providers in western Maryland are anxious about the outlook for funding in communities where affordable medical services are beyond reach for many households. The newly-elected representative from the Sixth Congressional District is working to protect that help for families at risk. Confusion rises for federal workers as Elon Musk's deadline for list of accomplishments nears The Family Health Care Clinic in Hagerstown could well be impacted by federal budget cuts, a concern for Congresswoman April McClain Delaney – who visited the facility. 'Almost 60% of the services provided here are covered by Medicaid and this clinic is focused on serving the underserved,' McClain Delaney said. Family Health Care CEO Nicole Houser shared with McClain Delaney the potential impact of budget cuts on children, families and seniors. 'We are closely following the funding in Washington,' Houser said. 'Especially Medicaid and those talks of cutting it, we wonder what it will do to our services.' McClain Delaney said one in three children in her congressional district depend on the funding. 'This is preventive care here,' McClain Delaney said. 'This nonprofit is keeping them out of the hospital, It has really dedicated itself to the well-being of residents in Washington County.' United Democrats of Washington County protest Trump administration federal workforce cuts Lovell Beann is a former patient at Family Health Care and now serves on the clinic's board. Support from Capitol Hill is crucial to serving the region, he said. 'I really think Congresswoman McClain Delaney wants to help,' Beann said. 'We really need the help to keep it going.' The budget is pending on Capitol Hill. It an $880 billion cut to Medicaid. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Politics
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Prince George's County leaders to host town hall to address school safety concerns
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. () — On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Prince George's County leaders will hold the '' to address the rise in violent incidents in the school district and safety concerns. The town hall hosted by Council Member Oriadha will have several panelists including Prince George's County Public Schools () board members, the superintendent and the sheriff's department. This comes during a time of unease for many parents of students in the school district who are raising dire concerns about school safety. United Democrats of Washington County protest Trump administration federal workforce cuts In recent weeks, videos of fights at schools with guns being drawn, incidents of students being bullied, and the possible impact of changes with this new presidential administration have left many parents with questions. Leaders want to come together with parents, lay it all on the table to get answers and find solutions. 'We know that there's local issues around safety, concerns that have been brought to our attention, and then we've been getting so many calls around what this administration is doing and what that means for Prince George's County when it comes to Head Start funding, when it comes to free and reduced school lunches, and when it comes to ICE entering our school systems,' said Prince George's County Council Member District 7 Krystal Oriadha. Just last week, to a high school. Another incident involved a video on social media where a student pulled out a weapon during a fight. Also back in December 2024, Oriadha told DC News Now a student was bullied and jumped by her peers in a school bathroom. DMV Doers: Fairfax County attorney working to help incarcerated, kids improve their lives Another big concern for some is the impact and possible changes happening under the Trump administration and how it could impact the public school system. 'We've been getting so many calls around what this administration is doing and what that means for Prince George's County when it comes to Head Start funding, when it comes to free and reduced school lunches, and when it comes to Ice entering our school systems,' she said. The town hall will be held at William Beanes Community Center in Suitland from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 'So we're always striving to make sure that our schools are a safe place because parents are trusting their children, to this institution and trusting that their child is going to come back home the way that they send them,' said Oriadha 'I just want parents to know to come and show up and be part of the conversation and the solution.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
