BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 31 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Fear for the Future of Medicaid on 60th Anniversary FARGO - On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law. Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "When he signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, President Johnson said we must not 'spurn those who suffer untended in a land that is bursting with abundance.' When looking at potential spending cuts he said, 'I may cut back some  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 30 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Pledges to Protect Health Care on the 60th Anniversary of Medicaid * Boston -- Governor Maura Healey issued the following statement today on the 60th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid Act, which was signed by President Lyndon B Johnson on July 30, 1965 and created Medicare, a health insurance program for seniors, and Medicaid, a health insurance program for people with limited income and people with disabilit more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release: * * * Medicare and Medicaid at 60: A Legacy at Risk Medicare and Medicaid have protected Americans' health for 60 years, but now that legacy is under threat. * On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Act into law, expanding health care access for millions of Americans. These landmark programs, part of the Social Security Amendments of 1965, changed lives then and continue to do so today. Medicare is a federal health insu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Neal Marks 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing Medicare and Medicaid into law: "For 60 years, Medicare and Medicaid have represented a sacred promise: that we take care of our own. Nea more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 31 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * On 60th Anniversary of Creation of Medicaid and Medicare, Governor Walz Highlights Impacts of Federal Cuts on Health Care for Minnesotans Governor Tim Walz today visited a hospital in Maplewood to discuss the anticipated impacts that President Trump's Medicaid cuts will have on health care for Minnesotans, particularly in Greater Minnesota. Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of Medicaid and Medicare into law by President Lynd more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare, Congressman Amo Visits Providers Hit Hard by Trump's Big, Ugly Law * RIVERSIDE, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), member of the House Budget Committee, toured the East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) Family Health Care- Riverside to discuss with Medicaid providers how President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans' Big, Ugly Law will devastate their ability to serve vulnerable Rhode I more PR