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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 11h

The GOP will stop at nothing to pay for billionaires’ tax cuts.

Firing hardworking Americans. Slashing health care. Even withholding troops’ pay.

Democrats refuse to rubber stamp their cruelty and corruption. We’ll keep fighting back.

Politico @politico.com · 13h

The Trump admin has started firing federal workers 10 days into the shutdown, according OMB Director Russ Vought — who called the firings "substantial."

At least nine agencies appear to be affected.

Vought sounds layoff siren: 'The RIFs have begun'

At least nine agencies appear to be affected.

www.politico.com

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 14h

Our public servants are entitled to back pay. That’s the law.

Mike Johnson voted for it, and Donald Trump signed it.

Federal employees just want to go back to work. Do your job, so they can do theirs.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 16h

Republicans are kicking children, veterans, and seniors off of their health insurance — to give tax cuts to billionaires.

How can they look themselves in the mirror?

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 1d

My statement on the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement.

Whip Clark’s full statement on the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement which reads: “I am beyond relieved that a Gaza ceasefire agreement has been secured. It is past time for the suffering and destruction to end. I look forward to the immediate implementation of this ceasefire, the return of Israeli hostages, and a surge of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. We must all commit to a durable and lasting peace that upholds the dignity, safety, and full sovereignty of the Israeli and Palestinian people.”

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 1d

Under the GOP health care crisis, costs will double and triple for everyday families.

Speaker Johnson should talk to his neighbors.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 1d

Democrats are standing with our nation's faith leaders in defense of the health and dignity of working Americans.

Join us now.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYP2...

Interfaith Leaders and Congressional Democrats Rally and Prayer Vigil

YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

www.youtube.com

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 2d

Enough is enough.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 3d

We need an immediate ceasefire. The release of all hostages. A surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza. And a secure future for both the Israeli and Palestinian people.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 3d

Today marks two years since the horrific October 7 attack by Hamas.

As we remember the lives lost and the terror inflicted on that day, we also renew our commitment to peace and security in the region.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 3d

It’s been one week since Republicans shut down the government.

And they won’t even show up to work.

Democrats are in D.C., ready to negotiate on a budget that protects your health care and lowers your costs.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 4d

60% of everyday families cannot afford basic necessities.

Now, the GOP is tripling their health care costs.

Democrats are fighting like hell to stop them. The American people deserve better.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 5d

The only thing the GOP will not cancel is their billionaire tax cuts.

They will always choose their rich friends over everyday families.

You deserve better.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...

Trump Is Shutting Down the War on Cancer

www.nytimes.com

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 6d

Let’s be clear about why Republicans shut down the government:

To take away your health care in order to pay for billionaire tax cuts.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 7d

The GOP would rather prolong the shutdown than protect health care and lower costs.

They are literally refusing to show up for work.

Democrats will be in Washington, and we’ll continue fighting for the American people.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 7d

newrepublic.com/post/201258/...

ICE Zip-Ties Children in Horrific Raid on Chicago Apartment Building

ICE agents forced everyone out of a Chicago apartment building in the dead of night.

newrepublic.com

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 7d

Breaking down apartment doors in the dead of night.

Pulling kids out of their beds and away from their mothers to force them into zip ties.

Rounding up U.S. citizens and hauling them off into detainment.

How the hell does weaponizing ICE against American families make them safer?

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 8d

Don’t believe the GOP’s lies.

Democrats are fighting to save health care and lower costs for the American people.

Full stop.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 9d

G'Mar Chatima Tova to all observing Yom Kippur.

May it be a meaningful time of renewal for you and your family.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 9d

Republicans have shut down the government.

Why? They’re hell-bent on taking health care away from millions of people.

Democrats are here and ready to find solutions. We just need the GOP to join us.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 10d

I don't get it.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 10d

Republicans just brought the House into session for a total of 2 minutes.

Democrats tried to bring up legislation to keep government open, keep children on their insurance, and keep health care costs from doubling.

Then they adjourned. The GOP will own this shutdown.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 10d

The government may shut down in 12 hours.

Democrats are in DC, fighting to protect your health care and lower your costs.

Republicans are on vacation.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 10d

You’d think House Republicans could at least show up for work.

Well, Democrats are here.

We're here to fight for your health care.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 10d

Democrats’ message is clear:

Cancel the cuts. Lower costs. Save health care.

That’s what we’re fighting for.

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Katherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 11d

Republicans can run away from the Capitol, but they can't hide from the truth.

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