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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 17h

Her denial and deflection are the biggest tell — this Administration is hiding something, and the American people deserve to know what it is. Why are they protecting a pedophile when they should be protecting the American people?

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 17h

Bondi said a lot of words yesterday, but it was what she DIDN'T say that spoke volumes — she didn’t say she’d release the Epstein files, and she didn’t say Trump is not in the Epstein files. 🧵
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/u...

Pressed on Justice Dept. Politicization, Bondi Goes on Attack

www.nytimes.com

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 1d

Republicans could end this shutdown TODAY. I’m here in Washington to work for you — where are they?

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 1d

Republicans can end this government shutdown TODAY by extending ACA tax credits. 78% of the American people support it — that’s who we work for. Let’s get it done.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 2d

Republicans could open the Government TODAY with this one, very essential, commonsense provision that 78% of Americans approve of.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 2d

In this political climate, it’s pretty tough to get the majority of Americans to agree on ANYTHING. Well, here you have it, folks.

78% of Americans support extending the enhanced ACA tax credits and providing much-needed relief for our neighbors struggling to afford health care.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 2d

We remember so we will not allow the horrors of the past to be repeated. We remember so that we can continue to work towards shared peace in this region for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 2d

Today, we remember the horrors of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7th. We remember the lives that were lost, we remember the communities that were changed forever by that violence and bloodshed, and we remember the hostages who remain in captivity.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 3d

The EPA is absolutely essential in its work to protect and preserve our precious natural environment. However, the government shutdown has forced them to operate at a bare-bones level, and it’s going to be devastating for our environment.

More below ⬇️

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 3d

Domestic violence impacts millions of Americans each year. It is never too late to ask for help. If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic violence, call the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 4d

As the daughter of an educator, I’m proud to support our teachers. Happy #WorldTeacherDay to all of the individuals taking on the important task of educating our young ones and making the world a better place. You’re superheroes! 📕

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 4d

Let’s talk about the facts behind this government shutdown:

1. Democrats DIDN’T shut down the government.
2. Democrats have never proposed to give health care to undocumented immigrants.
3. We don’t have time to wait to act, because costs are already skyrocketing for millions of Americans.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 4d

To add to the list of egregious government shutdown-related concerns, it’s been brought to my attention that websites of many Inspectors General (offices specifically targeted to root out waste, fraud, and abuse in our government) are BLANK. Nowhere to be found — not even in archive form.

Inspector general websites disappear as government shuts down - Roll Call

Some inspector general websites were down across the federal government on the first day of the partial government shutdown Wednesday.

rollcall.com

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 5d

With so much confusing and conflicting information being spread about the government shutdown, I’m committed to sharing the facts — and ONLY the facts.

Make sure you’re subscribed to my weekly newsletter to get the most up-to-date resources and info about the shutdown.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 5d

Make no mistake: health care costs are going to SKYROCKET under the Republicans’ plan, and the government shutdown is only making things worse.

Your family could be burdened with thousands of dollars in extra costs thanks to their reckless governance.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 6d

On this week's special in-district edition of Straight Talk With Scholten, I debunk some of the myths that are being spread about the current federal government shutdown.

It's more important than ever to prioritize facts over misinformation. Let's get into it.

Watch below.

Debunking Government Shutdown Myths

YouTube video by Congresswoman Hillary Scholten

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 7d

I came to Washington to demand good governance for the American people. These are YOUR TAX DOLLARS at work to spread political propaganda. It’s the furthest thing from good governance, and likely illegal.

I remain committed to working for the American people.
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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 7d

When the President proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals, building materials, and certain trucks, I pushed back on behalf of everyday Americans.

The Lowering Costs Caucus wrote a letter to Sec. Lutnik to reconsider these tariffs, and we got results. Read more below.

POLITICO Pro: Trump delays triple-digit pharma tariffs to negotiate drug price deals

Trump threatened 100 percent tariffs on certain brand-name drugs last week. The administration is using the threat to secure drug pricing deals with major pharma companies.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 7d

More than 40,000 Coasties are working without the certainty of pay for the duration of this government shutdown. My bill, the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act, would ensure that they receive pay on time, as members of other branches of the military do when funding lapses.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 7d

Q: Why is the government shut down?

A: Trump and House Republicans refuse to give AN INCH on making healthcare more affordable for the American people.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 8d

Read more here. www.kff.org/affordable-c...

ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Would More than Double on Average Next Year if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire | KFF

KFF estimates that, if Congress allows the enhanced premium tax credits to expire at the end of this year, ACA Marketplace enrollees on average would see their premium payments more than double next y...

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 8d

As American families begin to plan and budget for 2026, many can expect their health care premiums to more than DOUBLE. Republicans can fix that TODAY and re-open the government. That’s not finger pointing. That’s fact-checking.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 8d

Wishing all those observing in West Michigan and across the world a meaningful Yom Kippur. G'mar Chatima Tovah!

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 8d

They’d rather shut down the government and take a vacation than give hardworking Americans tax breaks for health care. Think about that.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 8d

Let’s think back to July: House Republicans rushed a vote on the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” to deliver tax breaks and corporate welfare to their billionaire buddies to the tune of $700/day.

Now, when the health and livelihood of hardworking, everyday Americans are on the line, they say no way.

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