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Courtney Leader, who spoke at a Missouri Capitol press conference on June 2, 2025, worries that her daughter’s Medicaid coverage would be at risk under proposed federal cuts.

Clara Bates/Missouri Independent Courtney Leader, who spoke at a Capitol press conference on Monday, worries that her daughter's Medicaid coverage would be at risk under proposed federal cuts.

Courtney Leader’s daughter needs specialist care for her developmental disability. The family travels hours to see qualified doctors, something they can only afford to do with the help of Medicaid.

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Courtney Leader, who spoke at a Capitol press conference on Monday, worries that her daughter's Medicaid coverage would be at risk under proposed federal cuts (Clara Bates/Missouri Independent).

Courtney Leader’s daughter needs specialist care for her developmental disability. The family travels hours to see qualified doctors, something they can only afford to do with the help of Medicaid.