Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa defended herself Monday after drawing attention for telling a town hall attendee worried about proposed changes to Medicaid that "we all are going to die." "I'm very compassionate, and you need to listen to the entire conversation," Ernst told CBS News on Monday. Ernst's now-viral musings on mortality came during a contentious town hall meeting Friday, as attendees grilled the senator about a GOP-backed domestic policy bill that passed the House last month.
Main Idea: Sen. Joni Ernst defended her “we all are going to die” remark after a heated Medicaid town hall, saying she was being misunderstood and that she is compassionate.
Key Points:
Medicaid cuts and stricter checks could raise costs or reduce coverage for some patients, especially low-income adults and families.
The Senate debate may change the bill before final passage, which could limit harm to some households and taxpayers.
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