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Congressman Dwight Evans

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Representing the 3rd Congressional District in PA. Making Ideas Matter since 1980. evans.house.gov

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · Nov 15

Adding this new platform but here’s what hasn’t changed: Proudly fighting for the people of #PA03 and have Making Ideas Matter since 1980.

My statement on the election results & my priorities is here:
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Evans: Much of GOP Agenda Is Unpopular & We’ll Fight It

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7, 2024 – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) is looking ahead to the next term of Congress and vowing to fight what he called a largely unpopular Republican agenda.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 10h

For the third week in a row, the Speaker has cancelled votes.

House Democrats are ready to get back to work for the American people- reopening the government and stopping the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans. Why won’t House Republicans end their 21-day paid vacation and join us?

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 11h

#Philly: Are you looking for a job? USPS is hiring!

Join USPS this Saturday, Oct. 11 between 9AM-1PM at their job fair to learn more.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 12h

Without federal action, this Pennie enrollment season, people across PA will see their health insurance premiums skyrocket!

This crisis can’t wait. With only a few weeks until open enrollment begins on Nov. 1, Congress must act now!

Map of every county in Pennsylvania with the net premium percent change for Pennie 2026 Open Enrollment- without federal action to extend the ACA tax credits. Philadelphia county is highlighted where rates will raise an estimated 116%

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 13h

The GOP's priorities could not be clearer: help the rich get richer, at the expensive of hard-working Americans.

ACA Open Enrollment starts on Nov. 1 and we are ALREADY seeing health care premiums skyrocket. But where’s the same sense of urgency from Republicans on this issue?

Tweet from Arthur Delaney: An awkward thing for Speaker Johnson's line about how Premium Tax Credits are "a December policy issue" is that the TCJA tax cuts were expiring at the same time as the PTCs but they urgently rushed to make the TCJA tax cuts permanent in July, saying America needed certainty

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 17h

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 17h

Mike Johnson sticks to no-show shutdown strategy as resistance mounts

"There is absolutely no reason for the House to be out of session," GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley said. "It’s embarrassing.”

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 17h

👀🔍 None of Pennsylvania's 10 GOP congressmen seem to be mentioned in these stories about some House Republicans calling on Speaker Johnson to end their 21-day paid vacation – but if you’ve seen these types of comments from them, please share!

Screenshot from Politico article with photo of Mike Johnson:
Mike Johnson sticks to no-show shutdown strategy as resistance mounts
"There is absolutely no reason for the House to be out of session," GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley said. "It’s embarrassing.”

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

Immigrant workers play a critical part in our food supply.

Trump's indiscriminate, abusive raids and deportations, alongside his reckless tariff-taxes, are driving up food prices for all. But, as I always say, that only matters to Americans who eat food!

Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis

In a filing in the Federal Register, the Labor Department argues there are “immediate dangers to the American food supply” due to a lack of migrant agricultural workers.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

I rallied this week with @phillyaflcio.bsky.social and AFGE with a message for congressional Republicans- we must work together to end this government shutdown AND the looming shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans.

Congressman Evans standing with federal employees holding signs.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

Can Speaker Johnson read a calendar? It’s Oct. 9. ACA Open Enrollment starts Nov. 1.

This isn’t a Dec. 31 policy issue. Hard-working Americans across the country are ALREADY getting notified of massive premium increases, thanks to Republicans’ inaction.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "It's about keeping Congress operating so we can get to healthcare. We always were going to. They're lying to you. Okay? The healthcare issues were always gonna be something discussed, deliberated, contemplated, and debated in October and November."

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Day 8 of the government shutdown, and Day 19 of NO votes in the House!

While Speaker Johnson is still making excuses about not bringing the House back to work- the shutdown of health care looms for 24 million Americans whose premiums will DOUBLE, with open enrollment fast approaching.

Tweet from Jake Sherman: Asked if he’ll bring the house back next week, Johnson said “we’ve already done our job”

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 2d

Air traffic controllers were already facing severe staffing shortages, especially after Trump’s reckless firings earlier this year. But soon, they will start missing paychecks.

The GOP created this crisis- but they would rather take a paid vacation – 19 days so far! - than get back to work.

Government shutdown staffing shortages cause flight delays at PHL and other airports

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders warned the situation was likely...

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 2d

During this #GOPShutdown, our servicemembers, TSA officers, air traffic controllers, and others are working unpaid.

But a $20 BILLION bailout for this Trump right-wing foreign ally was made "essential."

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

Burning down the house: Milei plays rock star as Argentina economy crashes

Facing protests and scandal, Argentina’s ‘rock star president’ performs in Buenos Aires, saying: ‘I’m human’

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 3d

This year, 3 representatives-elect were sworn in less than 24 hours after their special elections. It’s been TWO WEEKS.

I proudly joined my House Democratic colleagues in calling on Speaker Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva as soon as possible.

PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 3d

Five members of Pennsylvania’s seven-member Democratic delegation to Congress signed onto a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) calling on him to swear in newly-elected Arizona representative Adelita Grijalva. #PoliticsPA
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PA Democratic Delegation Calls On Johnson To Swear In Arizona Representative

Speaker's delay calls into question motives and Epstein

www.politicspa.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 3d

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 3d

Open enrollment starts soon, and my constituents can’t wait to find out if the GOP, who have total control of Washington, will extend the tax credits that make their health care coverage affordable.

If you're already seeing your premiums rise, I want to hear from you!

If Republicans let Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, a family of four in PA-03 making $64,000 will see their annual premiums rise by 327%

If Republicans let Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, a 60-year-old couple in PA-03 making $82,800 will see their annual premiums rise by $11,485

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 3d

Our dedicated federal workers should NOT be used as political pawns!

Let’s be clear: it’s against the law to deny federal workers back pay after a shutdown.

Trump should know- he signed the law after he last shut down the federal government.

Screenshot from Washington Post article. Text reads: Administration officials hope the memo will maximize Republicans’ leverage in shutdown negotiations with Democrats, according to two people familiar with internal talks, both speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have threatened imminent mass layoffs of federal employees — from arms of the federal government that Trump called “Democrat agencies” — but have yet to carry out the firings.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 3d

Good to see a shift in WORDS from congressional Republicans – now let’s see ACTIONS.

The GOP must end their vacation, bring the House back to Washington, and work with us to stop the shutdown of health care that’s looming for 24 million Americans.

Democrats have BEEN ready to get to work.

Screenshot of NBC News Headline: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes
Greene said she's "not a fan" of Obamacare but complained that her "own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE" if Congress ignores the issue.

Screenshot of Wall Street Journal Headline: Trump Open to Healthcare Talks With Democrats to End Shutdown
Since the government shutdown began, Democrats and Republicans have been at an impasse over extending Obamacare subsidies

Screenshot of NPR Headline: Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader

Screenshot of HuffPost Headline: Mike Johnson Shifts Tone On Health Care As Shutdown Drags On
“Republicans are the ones concerned about health care,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Monday.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 3d

Philadelphians are seeing higher prices at coffee shops and grocery stores when grabbing their morning brew. ☕️

A big reason why: Trump's reckless tariffs - and congressional Republicans’ refusals to take back Congress' tariff power. #Trumpflation

Sky-high coffee prices have become ‘too much’ for some Philly-area consumers

Caffeine lovers are feeling the pinch at coffee shops and grocery stores. Small-business owners say they have no choice but to raise prices as volatile weather and tariffs put pressure on the market.

www.inquirer.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

Is this what it means for Republicans to work around the clock to "fix" health care?

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

Two simple truths:
1. Without federal action, starting this fall, millions of Americans will see their health premiums DOUBLE.
2. Speaker Johnson is refusing to swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva, the 218th & final signer needed to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Mike Johnson: "When the simple truth is on your side, you have nothing to hide from."

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

Trump and congressional Republicans’ inaction on the looming health-insurance premium cost spike will amount to a SHUTDOWN of health care for 24 million Americans.

ACA premiums to rise 114% without subsidy renewal

The tax credits that help people afford premiums are at the center of the showdown over government funding.

www.axios.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

Spotted by a reporter on the House side of the Capitol.

Here’s what’s missing!

Picture of a laminate sign on a dark wooden door that says “THE HOUSE IS IN RECESS UNTIL” with a large blank space

Edited photo of sign that says “THE HOUSE IS IN RECESS UNTIL THE GOP REALIZES THEY CONTROL THE SENATE, HOUSE, AND WHITE HOUSE”

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

Less than a month ago, John Thune and his GOP majority changed Senate rules to allow Trump’s nominees to be confirmed.

But now they won’t change their rules to reopen the government. Let’s be clear- this is a GOP shutdown.

Senate GOP goes ‘nuclear’ to break Trump nominee gridlock

The rules change could allow the Senate to start confirming nominees in groups starting next week.

www.politico.com

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