Rep. VanOrden Urges Governor to Protect Rural Hospitals From Budget Cuts and Closure Risks

Wisconsin Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden has written a letter to his state's governor urging him to take steps to protect rural hospitals from the impact of the Trump administration's budget bill, which is widely criticized by Republicans. Van Orden is a MAGA lawmaker, and his letter highlights the potential vulnerability of rural hospitals under the Republican-led budget. The specifics of the protections he is advocating for are not detailed in the summary text.