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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 15h

Americans across the country are receiving health care premium increase notices - many with increases that DOUBLE or TRIPLE their costs.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/u...

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 15h

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders own over 3 million small businesses & employ 5 million people.

The Republican shutdown blocks $170 million in SBA loans EVERY DAY.

CAPAC members are fighting to reopen government & ensure small business funding is available.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 16h

Even Republicans are begging Speaker Johnson to end his vacation and bring his members back to DC.

The American people know he has the power to reopen government. Get off the golf course and get back to work.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Republican C-SPAN caller to Mike Johnson: "As a Republican, I'm very disappointed in my party,and I'm very disappointed in you, because you have the power to call the House back. You refuse to do that just for a show."

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 1d

More than half of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander adults are struggling to pay for health care costs.

Trump and Republicans want to hike up premiums or kick people off their health care altogether.

What happened to lowering costs for Americans?

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 1d

Americans are already getting notices about health care premiums going up next year. Current estimates show Americans will see premiums increase by 114% on average.

Each day Republicans refuse to act, costs will go up, more Americans will go without care, and people will die.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 2d

CAPAC, Jewish Caucus, CBC Chairs Condemn Secretary of Defense’s Comments on Grooming Standards:

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 3d

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! May this be a time of rest and celebration, surrounded by loved ones and lots of delicious food.

中秋快乐! 추석 잘 보내세요! お月見を楽しむ! Chúc quý vị Trung Thu ấm áp!

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 4d

56% of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders report health care costs as the most difficult item to afford.

Republicans want to raise insurance premiums so they can pay for billionaire tax cuts.

Not on our watch. Our communities deserve better.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 4d

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 4d

This tells you all you need to know about Trump and Republicans’ priorities.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 5d

Republicans acted quickly to pass tax cuts for their billionaire buddies.

But when it comes to lowering health care costs for working Americans, they went on vacation.

Tells you everything you need to know about their priorities.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 5d

First Republicans gutted Medicaid, which provides health care for 4.5 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders.

Now they’re trying to raise premiums for over 1.5 million AANHPI adults.

CAPAC members went live to discuss what’s at stake. Link in bio.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 5d

Congressional Republicans have shut down our government, and we understand that this can be a concerning and confusing time for our communities.

CAPAC is providing updates, resources, and information via email. Sign up for our newsletter at the link in the bio.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 6d

The Republican Shutdown is harming millions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across the country — but don’t just take our word for it. Hear it straight from our communities:

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 6d

60 years ago, President Johnson signed the Immigration & Nationality Act into law—ending discriminatory quotas that had excluded immigrants based on race and nationality.

On its anniversary, CAPAC is fighting to protect immigration pathways for future generations.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 8d

Despite having total control in Washington, Republicans would rather shut down the government than negotiate. Meanwhile, Democrats are still here in DC and ready to work.

Stop stonewalling and come to the table.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 9d

CAPAC Chair Meng Slams Republican-Made Shutdown and Health Care Crisis:

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 9d

People will die because of the Republican assault on health care. Over 50% of AANHPI adults already report health care costs being the most difficult item to afford.

Democrats put forth a proposal to make health care more affordable. Republicans shot it down and left town.

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Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 9d

I’m live with my @capac.house.gov colleagues to discuss the impacts of the Republican shutdown.

Join the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/2dm-OKj...

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 9d

There are less than 24 hours until a government shutdown, yet Republicans are nowhere to be found.

CAPAC Chair @meng.house.gov and @tokuda.house.gov will be hosting an Instagram Live at 3pm ET/12 pm PT to discuss what’s at stake.

Tune in: www.youtube.com/live/2dm-OKj...

Stop the Republican Shutdown

YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

www.youtube.com

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 9d

Today, @meng.house.gov stood with the millions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders who will see their premiums skyrocket – or will lose health care altogether – because of Republican cuts.

Our message is clear: Cancel the cuts. Lower the cost. Save health care.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 9d

This is completely shameful behavior from the President of the United States.

The Republicans are barreling us toward a shutdown, and instead of governing, Trump posted a racist manipulated video.

Bigotry won't distract from the health care crisis Republicans created.

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Reposted by Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 10d

I strongly condemn the horrific threats made against @jayapal.house.gov. Political violence has no place in our country, and we must all stand united in rejecting it.

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 11d

CAPAC Chair Meng’s Statement on Death Threat Against Rep. Pramila Jayapal:

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 10d

Republicans control the House.

Republicans control the Senate.

Republicans control White House.

They have abdicated their responsibility to govern and are now barreling the country toward a shutdown.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 11d

CAPAC Chair Meng’s Statement on Death Threat Against Rep. Pramila Jayapal:

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