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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 16h

This is illegal, plain and simple.

And let’s be clear: Trump is deliberately firing American workers and gutting the services we all rely on every day.

We will fight these attacks on civil servants every step of the way.

federalnewsnetwork.com/government-s...

OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun

Just before the shutdown, OMB told agencies to draft RIF plans for programs that wouldn’t have alternative funding sources.

federalnewsnetwork.com

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 1d

Let's be clear about what is going on here: The president is weaponizing justice to punish enemies and protect himself.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Letitia James criminally charged in Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals

Prosecutor who sought charges was installed amid Trump frustrations with pace of investigations against rivals

www.theguardian.com

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 1d

My statement on the Israel-Hamas Agreement

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 1d

Trump's tariffs are hurting Ohio farmers.

"In a shocking development, China—which typically purchases between 25-30% of the total U.S. soybean crop—hasn’t bought any soybeans this year."

www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Ohio soybean farmers left high and dry as Trump’s tariff tornado obliterates China market

Not a single bushel sold to China this year as tariff wars devastate Ohio's agricultural economy, leaving farmers facing potential federal bailout

www.cleveland.com

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 2d

Trump's health care crisis is real. Millions of Americans are facing huge cost increases for ACA plans. Democrats are fighting to cancel the cuts.

A family of four in Cleveland with an income of $56,000 could expect premiums to increase by $2,400/year.

www.kff.org/interactive/...

How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire? | KFF

The ACA's enhanced premium tax credits arre set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the cred...

www.kff.org

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 3d

Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have created a health care crisis that is resulting in American families seeing huge premium increases right now, including in NE Ohio.

It's time to cancel the cuts, lower the costs, and reopen the government.

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 4d

Millions of Americans are about to be slammed with massive health care premium increases - an average of $700/year more for insurance.

Democrats want to lower costs and cancel the cuts.

For Republicans, this is all part of the plan.

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 4d

I'm holding a Government Shutdown and Health Care Telephone Town on Wednesday October 8 at 6:00 PM. Visit shontelbrown.house.gov/live to register. I'll share information on what the shutdown means for NE Ohio and talk about our fight to protect the health care of the American people.

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 8d

Remember when Trump said he had "concepts of a plan" for health care? Well, the plan is out now - it's to make your health care much more expensive.

He lied, is trying to raise your costs, and doesn't care.

ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/18/h...

Huge numbers of Ohioans to see big increases in insurance costs • Ohio Capital Journal

A federal program is about to expire that could cost more than 100,000 Ohioans health insurance. The state's U.S. senators won't comment.

ohiocapitaljournal.com

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 8d

Trump's weaponized ICE: lawless, reckless, not making us safer.

reason.com/2025/10/01/i...

ICE arrested a U.S. citizen—twice—during Alabama construction site raids. Now he's suing.

'I got arrested twice for being a Latino working in construction,' says Leo Garcia Venegas, in a lawsuit challenging ICE raids on construction sites.

reason.com

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 8d

After months of making life more expensive, Trump is now inflicting a painful shutdown on the American people because Republicans desperately want to raise your health insurance premiums.

apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment

President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors.

apnews.com

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 9d

Wishing all those observing in Northeast Ohio an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur. May this be a time of renewal and reflection for you and your family.

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 9d

Yea, when I see Republicans screwing over the people I represent, I get mad about it.

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 10d

My statement on Trump's government shutdown

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 10d

Republicans want premiums to double.
Democrats want to stop the price hikes and lower costs.

That's it.

www.kff.org/affordable-c...

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Marcy Kaptur @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social · 10d

Remember to check in on your friends and family. Suicide affects millions of people every year, yet too many struggle in silence. Whether you’re facing challenges, supporting a friend or loved one, or are looking to help, your voice matters. #988Lifeline

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 10d

Standing with my Democratic colleagues.

Hours from a shutdown - we're here. Republicans are on vacation.

Millions are facing massive premium increases due to Republicans. Including 38,000 in our district.

Cancel the cuts, lower the costs, save health care.

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 11d

Trump posted a racist AI deepfake after again threatening to shut down the government unless he can continue his extreme health care cuts.

He is a national embarrassment!

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 11d

Republicans keep lying about your health care.

Their plan is to let ACA tax credits expire, raising premiums for over 20 million people, including 500,000 Ohioans. Everything else is just noise.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/u...

Explaining the G.O.P.’s Misleading Talking Point on the Looming Shutdown

www.nytimes.com

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 12d

Govt funding runs out in two days. Trump and Republicans continue marching toward a govt shutdown while worsening the health care crisis they created.

38,000 people in our district will see their premiums increase if GOP health care cuts go through.

Dems are fighting back.

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 12d

Praying for the worshipers and victims at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Absolutely horrifying to see another shooting at a house of worship.

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 14d

The Republican Budget Bill made major changes to federal student loan repayment programs. Are you a current or future borrower and have questions? My office is hosting a webinar on Tuesday September 30 at 6:00 PM.

Register here: ushr.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

Webinar Registration - Zoom

ushr.zoomgov.com

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 15d

This week my office hosted a Medicare Open Enrollment Information Session at the May Dugan Center on the West Side.

Thank you to Sarah Florimonte, from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program for sharing information on Medicare plan options.

For plan info visit medicare.gov

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 15d

Costs keep rising under President Trump and seniors in Cuyahoga County are paying the price.

www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

Rising costs squeeze Cuyahoga County seniors, driving record demand for help

Cuyahoga County’s Division of Senior and Adult Services has been getting record-high calls for help and services amid rising costs and other pressures.

www.cleveland.com

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Rep. Shontel Brown @repshontelbrown.bsky.social · 17d

The Republican Budget Bill made major changes to federal student loan repayment programs. Are you a current or future borrower and have questions? My office is hosting a webinar on Tuesday September 30 at 6:00 PM.

Register here: ushr.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

Webinar Registration - Zoom

ushr.zoomgov.com

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