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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 4h

We’re 10 days into the Republican government shutdown as the clock runs out on enhanced ACA premium tax credits. Here’s what you may have missed this week.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 23h

These firings will be contested in court. I stand with our federal workers and will do everything in my power to ensure they receive the support and protections they need ahead.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 23h

Virginia’s economy and our communities have been hit especially hard this year as the Trump Administration kills jobs and does nothing to address rising costs.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 23h

In Virginia, the state with the second highest number of federal employees, we know just how valuable our federal workforce is and what we stand to lose through mass firings.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 23h

Our federal workers are not faceless bureaucrats. They are the people who ensure our water is safe to drink and the air is clean to breathe. They’re the ones who defend and uphold the civil rights of our young students. Their dedicated service improves our lives.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 23h

From previous mass firings, to federal buyout offers, to DOGE’s systematic assault on federal agencies earlier this year, the Trump Administration has consistently undermined essential services for the American people.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 23h

Over 200,000 federal workers have already been pushed out of their jobs as a result of Vought’s campaign to traumatize our civil service. This pattern of needless cruelty has left millions uncertain for their lives and livelihoods in the coming weeks and months.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 23h

Today’s announced mass layoffs represent the Trump Administration and Vought’s latest illegal attempt to inflict that trauma on our federal workforce. This comes amidst a government shutdown and looming health care crisis of Republicans’ making.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 23h

Earlier this year, Trump’s OMB Director Russell Vought said, “We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected … When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work, because they are increasingly viewed as the villains … We want to put them in trauma.” 🧵

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 23h

Trump’s tariff policies are already crushing farmers, small businesses, consumers and more. Trump’s latest temper tantrum is about to make that worse.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 23h

Breaking news: President Trump will impose a new 100 percent tariff on goods from China, escalating tensions after Chinese leader Xi Jinping issued new export restrictions that upended months of trade negotiations between the two countries.

Trump announces new 100 percent tariffs on China

President Donald Trump said he is unhappy about China’s “hostile” move to limit access to rare minerals and may cancel an upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping.

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 1d

TO ALL FEDERAL WORKERS: if you were illegally fired today and have information of wrongdoing or abuse of power by the Trump Administration, our whistleblower tip line is open.

We want to hear from you. All whistleblowers are federally protected.

Report Potential Wrongdoing Under the Trump Administration

Whistleblowers play a vital role in helping Congress conduct our constitutionally mandated oversight responsibilities. If you have knowledge of corporate or government corruption and abuses of power; insights into the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates; or information regarding potential wrongdoing or waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, your disclosure can make a difference.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 1d

I’m fighting for Lester and the hundreds of thousands of Americans who could lose their health care — and millions more who will see their costs skyrocket if Congressional Republicans strip those tax credits away.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 1d

Richmond’s Mama J’s co-owner Lester Johnson is one of 400,000 Virginians who purchases health insurance through the Virginia Insurance Marketplace.

Without the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, his premium will double in January.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 1d

I urge all parties to pursue a path toward peace and restraint and avoid any actions that may inflame tensions at this sensitive time.

I remain cautiously optimistic that this agreement will allow for meaningful progress towards a lasting peace for everyone in the region.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 1d

A hunger crisis is ongoing across Gaza, including the severe malnutrition of children and vulnerable populations. Members of the international community must act swiftly to save lives, rebuild Gaza and provide stability and relief to the region.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 1d

The success of this agreement will require steadfast diplomacy by all involved parties to end the war and build on this critical first phase.

As we turn our sights to a post-war Gaza, we must support a surge of humanitarian aid to Palestinians and restore critical infrastructure.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 1d

I welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which will return hostages to their families, provide much-needed relief for innocent civilians after unbearable suffering in Gaza, ensure Israel’s security and serve as a pivotal first step in securing sustained peace in the region. 🧵

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 2d

We’re entering week two of the federal government shutdown, as millions of Americans face health insurance premium increases as high as 114% because Republicans refuse to act.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 3d

The Trump Administration threatened to illegally cancel backpay for furloughed federal workers.

Today, I joined @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social, @beyer.house.gov, @bobbyscott.house.gov, @repsuhas.bsky.social and @repvindman.bsky.social to demand Vought follow the law.

Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 4d

Proud to stand with my Virginia colleagues against the White House’s bogus threat to deny furloughed federal workers back pay.

The law is clear: back pay is guaranteed.

Families can’t be used as pawns in Trump & Vought’s shutdown.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 4d

We are now in Day 6 of a government shutdown, leaving 750,000 federal workers furloughed with no idea of when they’ll receive their next paycheck and millions more uncertain of what the future holds.

Read more in my weekly newsletter below ⬇️

Weekly Newsletter, 10.7.25

After weeks of inaction from Congressional Republicans, funding for the federal government ran out at midnight on October 1st.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 4d

Watch more of this segment here:

McClellan Calls Out Republicans on WUSA9 for Government Shutdown and Health Care Impacts

YouTube video by Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 4d

If Congressional Republicans don’t act now to extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, millions will see their health care costs skyrocket.

With open enrollment starting November 1st, I shared with @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy why the time to act is now.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 5d

Republicans shut the government down rather than address a looming health care crisis of their own making.

The cost? Virginia hospitals, especially those in rural communities, will cut services or close entirely.

Shutdown and Medicaid cuts deal one-two punch to Virginia hospitals

Medicaid coverage remains intact during the shutdown, but safety-net hospitals nationwide could lose billions.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 7d

This week, Republicans shut the government down rather than address the health care crisis they created. Here are some highlights.

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Rep. Jennifer McClellan @mcclellan.house.gov · 7d

Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of this year unless Congress acts.

Open enrollment begins November 1st.

Premium notices go out this month.

But Republicans chose to shut down the government rather than act now.

We can’t afford to wait.

Graphic with price tag that reads, “IF REPUBLICANS LET HEALTH CARE TAX CREDITS EXPIRE, 33,000 PEOPLE IN VIRGINIA’S 4TH DISTRICT WILL SEE THE COST OF HEALTH COVERAGE SOAR.”

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