Police arrested more than two dozen people after activists protesting cuts to Medicaid interrupted the House Energy and Commerce Committee as it began consideration of legislation to change the program.

Minutes into the markup, activists — including several in wheelchairs — chanted “no cuts to Medicaid,” persisting despite a warning from Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) that those making outbursts could be arrested.

Capitol Police escorted the demonstrators out, telling The Hill about half an hour later that 25 people were arrested and “more arrests are being made.”

“Around 2 p.m., 25 people........

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