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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 13h

Inflicting pain on hardworking people as a tactic for the President to get what he wants is anti-American.

No one is making the White House do this.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 17h

Breaking news: The Trump administration began laying off federal workers while the government is shuttered, fulfilling threats from President Trump to take advantage of the closure to shave off more parts of the federal workforce he dislikes.

Trump administration begins laying off federal workers amid shutdown

White House budget director Russell Vought said reductions-in-force were underway.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 15h

Coloradans’ health care is at stake. That’s why we’re fighting.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 17h

Today is World Mental Health Day. Too many Americans struggle with their mental health and don’t get the care they need. Every conversation that breaks the stigma around getting help opens the door to care.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 1d

Running a small business is hard work – and Trump’s tariff-taxes make it near impossible.

Now, Republicans want to jack up health insurance prices for small businesses?

It’s insane.

KFF @kff.org · 3d

Since most individual market coverage is bought via the ACA Marketplaces, changes to the ACA — including the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits — would have significant implications for small business owners’ and workers’ health care costs: https://on.kff.org/3HSj0jb

About Half of Adults with ACA Marketplace Coverage are Small Business Owners, Employees, or Self-Employed | KFF

This analysis estimates that 48% of adults under age 65 with individual market coverage are either employed by a small business with fewer than 25 workers, self-employed entrepreneurs, or small business owners. Because the vast majority of this coverage...

on.kff.org

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 1d

🚨: If we don’t act now, your health care premiums could DOUBLE in price. Can you and your family afford an extra $1,000 in health care costs?

This is what we’re fighting for.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 1d

This agreement is a welcome first step. If implemented successfully, hostages will finally return to their families and Israel and Hamas will move towards a durable ceasefire.

We’re at a delicate moment. Palestinians urgently need life-saving aid and Israelis deserve sustained security.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

The deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to bring about an initial ceasefire, a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces in Gaza, a hostages-for-prisoners swap and a surge of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave.

Follow for live updates:

Live updates: Israelis and Palestinians celebrate Gaza ceasefire deal that would release hostages

The ceasefire deal’s first phase, if successful, would halt fighting in Gaza to release hostages in exchange for Israel’s release of Palestinian prisoners.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 2d

We just hit Day 8 of the government shutdown.

Let’s recap what’s at risk here, and why we’re fighting for your health care. youtube.com/shorts/NnMIS...

It's Day 8 of the shutdown. Let’s recap what’s at risk, & why we’re fighting for your health care.

YouTube video by Senator John Hickenlooper

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 2d

More clean energy in our all-of-the-above energy strategy keeps costs low for working families. It’s just common sense.

Politico @politico.com · 3d

Green power is sometimes the cheapest power — despite what Trump says.

The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but our analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power costs.

Green power is sometimes the cheapest power — despite what Trump says

The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...

www.politico.com

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 2d

On the Senate floor, we’re sounding the alarm about the Trump admin’s attacks on Americans’ health care.

We’re fighting for one thing: to protect the essential care that millions of Americans rely on every single day. youtube.com/shorts/Z0peF...

Senator Hickenlooper Speaks on Senate Floor to Highlight Fight for Americans' Health Care

YouTube video by Senator John Hickenlooper

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 2d

OUR PUBLIC LANDS ARE NOT FOR SALE.

Last night, the Senate voted to override both environmental and community input to sell off our public lands.

This admin’s attacks on our public lands are relentless. We’ll continue to stand against their attempts to pawn them off to the highest bidder.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 3d

Hey, Rep. Evans! We’re fighting to keep health care premiums for Coloradans from DOUBLING after YOU voted to kick your own constituents off their insurance.

Also, you have my number. That’s a much better way to reach me!

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 3d

Today marks two years since 1,200 innocent people were horrifically murdered by Hamas. On this solemn anniversary, we remember and honor the victims. This conflict needs to end. The remaining hostages must be released and there needs to be immediate aid into Gaza to end the dire humanitarian crisis.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 4d

Durango-area small businesses feel effects of Trump’s tariffs

At least some small businesses in Durango area say they have been feeling the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Congress’ newly introduced Small Business Relief Act could help them. Colorad...

www.durangoherald.com

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 4d

Small businesses shouldn’t be collateral damage in Trump’s trade war.

Our Small Business Relief Act gives them a fighting chance.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 4d

Happy Cabrini Day, Colorado! Today, we honor Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini’s legacy of compassion and community service.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 4d

Read more:
www.cpr.org/2025/10/06/h...

Prices through marketplace health insurance could double as government shutdown dispute digs in

Colorado resident Aubrey Hix, an independent contractor, said her health insurance costs could still skyrocket despite not depending on subsidies.

www.cpr.org

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 4d

Preventing your health care costs from increasing is exactly what we’re fighting for

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 4d

20 million Americans could see their health care premiums more than DOUBLE in 2026. That’s on top of the 15 million that’ll lose their coverage thanks to Republicans’ Big Ugly Betrayal bill.

Trump and Washington Republicans would rather shut down the government than lift a finger to stop it.

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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 7d

These are the lowest cost insurance options for a 62 year old Georgian making $65k.

2025: $228
2026: $1142

She will lose $704/month in credits because of GOP cuts to health care.

This is a crisis. We cannot wait to fix this.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 5d

If we don’t stand up now, Colorado families could be kicked off their insurance or see their health care premiums double in price.

We’re fighting for lower costs for Americans, not so the ultra-wealthy can get richer.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 5d

Between rising inflation and his reckless tariff-taxes, Trump is horrible for Colorado businesses. www.coloradopolitics.com/2025/10/01/c...

Colorado business confidence continues to fall under Trump administration

Business leaders cited politics, tariffs and uncertainty in the survey that makes up quarterly Leeds Business Confidence Index.

www.coloradopolitics.com

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 6d

American families don’t deserve to see their health care costs spike, all so the ultra-wealthy can pocket more savings in tax breaks.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 6d

A must-read for your Saturday.

From their cruel health care and SNAP cuts to new burdensome red tape, Coloradans are on the frontlines of dealing with the chaos from the Trump administration. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/u...

In Some States, Strapped Counties Must Impose Trump’s Medicaid Cuts

www.nytimes.com

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 7d

Trump’s shutdown strategy? Inflict pain on Americans until he gets what he wants. All because he refuses to lower costs for working people.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 7d

We’re united in standing up for health care for working families. www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-ox...

We’re united in standing up for health care for working families

YouTube video by Senator John Hickenlooper

www.youtube.com

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