In response to proposed federal budget cuts, a rally titled "Stand Up for Science and Sanity" was held in Palo Alto, featuring speakers like Dr. Kimberly Gandy, who warned of severe repercussions from cuts to Medicaid. The rally highlighted concerns over potential 10.9 million people losing coverage, compounded by worries regarding funding for veterans' programs and educational institutions. Community members and experts are advocating for the protection of essential services amid contentious budget discussions, underscoring the critical importance of maintaining support for healthcare and scientific advancements.
"If there's damage that is done in the next 3.5 years with all the things that are being repealed right now, it is going to be 10 times as hard for us to get any of that back," said Dr. Kimberly Gandy.
"We've heard this song and dance before -- 'Oh we're not cutting Medicaid, just putting work requirements on there' -- but those work requirements in effect are putting cuts on Medicaid," Gandy said.
"Scientists that worked for Veterans Administration and one of the things they did was invent the cardiac pacemaker," Page said.
"It was a great experience, and that's the kind of program that should be getting funded, at least as it is now, but not cut," Page said.
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