Senate debates amendment to phase out federal Medicaid funding in Virginia, affecting 580,000.

The Senate debates an amendment by Sen. Rick Scott that could phase out federal Medicaid funding in Virginia, potentially affecting 580,000 people and increasing the deficit. New Virginia laws require all adult passengers to wear seat belts and prohibit using campaign funds for personal expenses. Sen. Tim Kaine filed amendments to protect funding for Medicaid and SNAP, reverse tax breaks for the wealthy, and preserve clean energy credits.