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Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds

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Minnesota is suing President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending. The lawsuit filed Monday asks a U.S. court in Minneapolis to issue a temporary restraining order to block the deferral for Medicaid, which is the health care safet…

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  1. MinnPost

    MN sues to block Trump admin's withholding of Medicaid funds (opens MinnPost)

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    The state could need to significantly cut health care services for low-income families or other government services if the cuts take effect.

  2. The Columbian

    Minnesota sues to block Trump administration’s withholding of Medicaid funds (opens The Columbian)

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    Minnesota on Monday sued President Donald Trump's administration in an attempt to stop it from withholding $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income

  3. Fox News

    Fraud-plagued Minnesota sues Trump admin for withholding $243M in Medicaid payments (opens Fox News)

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    Minnesota filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of illegally withholding $243 million in Medicaid funds, arguing the freeze violates federal law.

  4. Southern Minnesota

    Minnesota sues Trump administration over $243M Medicaid funding pause (opens Southern Minnesota)

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    (The Center Square) – Minnesota announced Tuesday it is suing the federal government for withholding $243 million in Medicaid payments.

  5. New York Post

    Minnesota sues to block Trump administration’s withholding of $243 million in Medicaid funds (opens New York Post)

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    Minnesota on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from withholding $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the funding is held back.

  6. CBS News

    Minnesota sues Dr. Oz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over $243M in deferred Medicaid funding (opens CBS News)

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    Minnesota on Monday sued Trump administration officials Dr. Mehmet Oz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an attempt to stop them from withholding $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the funding is held back.

  7. WDIO Duluth

    Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Minnesota is suing President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending. The lawsuit filed Monday asks a U.S. court in Minneapolis to issue a temporary restraining order to block the deferral for Medicaid, which is the health care safet…

  8. Southern Minnesota

    Minnesota sues Trump administration over Medicaid money (opens Southern Minnesota)

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    Minnesota state officials filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration for attempting to withhold $242 million in claims for Medicaid services. Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Department of

  9. Roll Call

    Minnesota sues Trump administration over Medicaid freeze (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Minnesota sued the Trump administration for withholding $243 million in Medicaid payments over allegations of fraud within the state’s program.

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