Medicaid has increasingly come under the spotlight, so Stateline has put together a guide explaining what Medicaid is and how it operates.

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Repealing or weakening these investments would slam the brakes on job growth, forcing workers to bear the brunt of political dysfunction in Washington, and yet, just as these incentives’ benefits begin to take hold in our communities, some lawmakers are seeking to roll back the very policies that are driving progress.

The president made a partial reversal this week – here’s a look at where it leaves five of his key ambitions.

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