# Graham Platner Targets Rural Hospital Bill | Portland Maine News

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Podcast: [Portland Maine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-maine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600695)
Published: 2026-07-02T10:48:19+00:00
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U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner is sounding the alarm on what he calls the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” accusing it of crippling rural hospitals in Maine — including the recent closure of Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville. He claims the legislation will slash Medicaid funding by nearly $3 billion over ten years, pushing already struggling facilities to the brink. Former patients and local leaders are voicing alarm over the loss of critical care, while Platner’s opponent, Senator Susan Collins, who voted against the final bill, faces criticism over an earlier procedural vote seen as helping it pass. Collins’ team counters by highlighting her past efforts to protect rural hospitals and her award for championing their needs — turning a heated policy debate into a human and political tug-of-war. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ca57440f7e59f4a7

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