Friday Potpourri: 18 April 2025

In case you haven’t read it, this letter to House Leadership, and Energy and Commerce, is from TWELVE Republicans who state unequivocally:

[W}e cannot and will not support a final reconciliation bill that includes any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations.

Cuts to Medicaid also threaten the viability of hospitals, nursing homes, and safety-net providers nationwide. Many hospitals—particularly in rural and underserved areas—rely heavily on Medicaid funding, with some receiving over half their revenue from the program alone. Providers in these areas are especially at risk of closure, with many unable to recover. When hospitals close, it affects all constituents, regardless of healthcare coverage.

This means that the budget committed to cutting $880 from Medicaid is dead in the water. And if these Republicans won’t cut Medicaid, they’ll also never stand for cuts to Medicare nor Social Security, due to similar impacts.

Everything else on this round-up are things I’ve found that made me smile, or laugh, or just feel warm and fuzzy inside. I needed this - I hope y’all appreciate it!

I laughed out loud:

Rethuglicans are stupid and hypocritical:

We really are better than they are:

A few things that should happen in more places:

Sign of the times:

Cats:

And finally - thought I’d share my earworm.