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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 4h

Health care costs are going up because of Republican policies.

While Republicans are making life more expensive for Americans, Democrats are fighting to lower costs across the board.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 21h

This is Mariah. She depends on the ACA tax credit to afford her health care, while also caring full time for her brother Matt who depends on Medicaid.

Hear their story and why Democrats are fighting to protect access to quality, affordable health care.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

House Republicans are responsible for:

- The largest cut to Medicaid in American history
- An unprecedented health care crisis
- An ongoing government shutdown

It’s time they get serious about fixing the mess they’ve made.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

“One week into the government shutdown, top Republican leaders appear to have lost the plot.”

Agreed.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Trump's off-script comments cause shutdown headaches for GOP

President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are straining to project a united front against Democrats.

www.politico.com

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 2d

Instead of protecting health care, House Republicans are ripping it away.

Instead of trying to reopen the government, House Republicans are on vacation.

Instead of putting the American people first, House Republicans are prioritizing billionaires and wealthy corporations.

Enough is enough.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 2d

Day 7 of the Republican Shutdown.

House Republicans are off on vacation.

House Democrats are fighting to save health care.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Meet Catharyne. She’s a nurse and she’s fighting to protect her patients from hospital closures.

And so are we. House Democrats are fighting to save health care so that it can remain as accessible and affordable as possible.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 6d

Republicans are going to let tax credits that make health care more affordable for millions of working families EXPIRE.

Republicans are attacking health care. Democrats are fighting to protect it.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Tony. Tony depends on ACA tax credits to cover the cost of his cancer treatment.

Republicans are letting these tax credits expire.

House Democrats are fighting to save these tax credits so people like Tony can afford to receive the care they need.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Theresa. Her twin boys depend on Medicaid to receive the care they need.

Unlike Republicans, House Democrats are fighting to save health care and protect families like Theresa’s.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 7d

Trump and Republicans have single-handedly created a health care crisis.

Millions of Americans will lose coverage and costs will skyrocket for millions more.

We’re giving Republicans an opportunity to reverse course. Save health care. Reopen government.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 7d

House Democrats are fighting to lower costs and save health care.

We’re fighting to protect Americans’ future.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans control the House, the Senate and the White House. They own this health care crisis. They own this shutdown.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 7d

To all those observing Yom Kippur, House Democrats wish you and your loved ones an easy and meaningful fast.

G’mar Chatimah Tovah.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans own this government shutdown.

Democrats have been and continue to be ready to work on a bipartisan spending bill that saves health care.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 8d

House Democrats are fighting to reopen the government and save health care.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 8d

WATCH NOW: House Democrats are live! We’re fighting to protect your health care and lower costs.

Stop the Republican Shutdown

YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

www.youtube.com

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 9d

Democrats are here and we’re ready to work in a bipartisan way to keep government open, lower costs and save health care.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 9d

TUNE IN: @RepJeffries and House Democrats are going live for 24 hours as we fight to protect Americans' health care and keep the government open. www.youtube.com/live/2dm-OKj...

Stop the Republican Shutdown

YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

www.youtube.com

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Nancy Pelosi @pelosi.house.gov · 9d

The government shuts down tonight—but House Republicans are on vacation.

Democrats are in Washington, ready to keep government open and lower health care costs.

If Republicans force a shutdown, it’s on them. Democrats will keep fighting to protect your health care.

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Rep Jahana Hayes @repjahanahayes.bsky.social · 9d

We are less than 12 hours away from a government shutdown. @HouseDemocrats are in D.C. ready to negotiate a deal that gets us to a place that cancels the cuts, lowers costs and protects healthcare.
Republicans are nowhere to be found.

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Rep. Brendan Boyle @congressmanboyle.bsky.social · 9d

Republicans would rather shut the government down than save health care for millions of Americans.

I came to Washington today to lower health care costs and keep the government open, but Republican leadership literally locked us out.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 9d

Hey House Republicans, cancel your vacation. Cancel the cuts. Lower costs. Save health care.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 9d

House Democrats are in DC and ready to cancel the cuts, lower the costs, save health care.

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 13d

We will not let Republicans continue to attack health care. Democrats are united and we are fighting to keep Americans covered.

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