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Trump suggested states should fund Medicare — which would weaken the program and put Americans at risk

Trump suggested states should fund Medicare — which would weaken the program and put Americans at risk
MarketWatch Monday 24 August 2026, 17:55 UTC By Alicia H. Munnell 1 min read
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A state-based financing system would introduce a new layer of uncertainty

A state-based financing system would introduce a new layer of uncertainty
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