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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 1h

🚨NEW POLLING from @kffhealthnews.org shows that vast majority of Americans, regardless of political party, want to see ACA subsidies extended.

If Republicans' don't extend them, Americans' "health care costs will go through the roof."

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NEW POLL: Majority of Americans Want ACA Subsidies Extended - 3.14 Action

“Poll after poll shows the vast majority of Americans, regardless of political party, want to see ACA subsidies extended. We’re already living in an affordability crisis and if Republicans in Congress...

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 2h

Day 8 of the Republican Health Care Shutdown.

Critical health agencies like HHS, CDC, and NIH are unable to fully serve Americans. Public health is being held hostage by Republicans.

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Senator John Hickenlooper @hickenlooper.senate.gov · 22h

Hey, Rep. Evans! We’re fighting to keep health care premiums for Coloradans from DOUBLING after YOU voted to kick your own constituents off their insurance.

Also, you have my number. That’s a much better way to reach me!

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 1d

It's been one week since Republicans shut down our government instead of protecting affordable health care.

If ACA subsidies aren't extended, Americans will see insurance premiums double. No one should worry about how they'll pay their medical bills. #RepublicanShutdown

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gatissforwesterville.com @gatissforwesterville.com · 1d

Thank you to @314action.bsky.social for supporting my candidacy for Westerville City Council!

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 2d

314 Action is proud to announce our new endorsement of candidates running for state and local office.

These STEM leaders know that we need bold leadership, rooted in facts and data, to take on these unprecedented attacks on science and health care.

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 1d

South Carolina is facing a full-blown measles outbreak, at the hands of Lindsay Graham-approved HHS Sec, RFK Jr.

We need doctors like @drannieandrews.com in office to keep children safe and healthy. It's time to kick Graham out and send RFK Jr. packing.

www.wrdw.com/2025/10/03/s...

SAFETY ALERT: S.C. confirms full-blown outbreak of measles

South Carolina officially has a measles outbreak, even while Georgia deals with a cluster of cases as low vaccination rates in the region raise concerns.

www.wrdw.com

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans in Congress must extend the ACA tax credits before it’s too late.

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 2d

Today is the 6th day of the Republican Health Care Shutdown.

It's been almost a week and Republicans' are holding our government hostage until they're able to further gut our health care.

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Dr. Judith Hubbard @judithgeology.bsky.social · 3d

I am proud to be endorsed by @tompkinscountydems.bsky.social (Tompkins County Democrats),
@nywfp.bsky.social (New York Working Families Party),
@314action.bsky.social (314 Action: supporting scientists running for office)
and
Eleanor's Legacy (supporting pro-choice Democratic women).

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 2d

314 Action is proud to announce our new endorsement of candidates running for state and local office.

These STEM leaders know that we need bold leadership, rooted in facts and data, to take on these unprecedented attacks on science and health care.

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Day 3 of the Republican Health Care Shutdown and Donald Trump is threatening more mass layoffs.

Our public health agencies are already critically understaffed — more cuts at HHS, CDC or NIH will harm every American.

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

📰"Donald Trump is using the government to threaten workers, gut public health, and cut people off from care."

⬇️More from Dr. Thomas Fisher, candidate for #IL07, on why we must fight for health care in the #RepublicanShutdown (via @heartlandsignal.bsky.social)

heartlandsignal.com/2025/10/02/o...

OP-ED: Republicans want a shutdown. Democrats must demand health care, says congressional candidate Dr. Thomas Fisher

Dr. Thomas Fischer, an ER doctor and congressional candidate in Illinois, writes, "Democratic leaders should put up a fight to restore the CDC, fully fund Medicare and Medicaid and move toward univers...

heartlandsignal.com

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Rep. Jen Kiggans agrees to extend ACA subsidies, Virginians will see insurance premiums rise from average of $438 to $1,169.

The #RepublicanShutdown is on Rep. Kiggans (#VA02) and her coworkers for their refusal to fight for affordable health care.

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Rep. Tom Barrett agrees to extend ACA subsidies, Michiganders will see insurance premiums rise from average of $540 to $1,251.

The #RepublicanShutdown is on Rep. Barrett (#MI07) and his coworkers for their refusal to fight for affordable health care.

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Rep. Juan Ciscomani agrees to extend ACA subsidies, Arizonans will see insurance premiums rise from average of $463 to $1,102.

The #RepublicanShutdown is on Rep. Ciscomani (#AZ06) and his coworkers for their refusal to fight for affordable health care.

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks agrees to extend ACA subsidies, Iowans will see insurance premiums rise from average of $352 to $962.

The #RepublicanShutdown is on Rep. Miller-Meeks (#IA01) and her coworkers for their refusal to fight for affordable health care.

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Congressman Tom Kean Jr. agrees to extend ACA subsidies, New Jerseyans will see insurance premiums rise from average of $873 to $1,726.

The #RepublicanShutdown is on Rep. Kean Jr. (#NJ07) and his coworkers for their refusal to fight for affordable health care.

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Rep. Mike Lawler agrees to extend ACA subsidies, New Yorkers will see insurance premiums rise from average of $1,553 to $2,430.

The #RepublicanShutdown is on Rep. Lawler (#NY17) and his coworkers for their refusal to fight for affordable health care.

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Rep. Scott Perry agrees to extend ACA subsidies, Pennsylvanians will see insurance premiums rise from average of $279 to $860.

The #RepublicanShutdown is on Rep. Perry (#PA10) and his coworkers for their refusal to fight for affordable health care.

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Rep. John James agrees to extend ACA subsidies, Michiganders will see insurance premiums rise from average of $540 to $1,251.

The #RepublicanShutdown is on Rep. James (#MI10) and his coworkers for their refusal to fight for affordable health care.

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Rep. Gabe Evans agrees to extend ACA subsidies, Coloradans will see insurance premiums rise from average of $561 to $1,330.

The #RepublicanShutdown is on Rep. Evans (#CO08) and his coworkers for their refusal to fight for affordable health care.

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 5d

Unless Rep. Ryan Mackenzie agrees to extend ACA subsidies, Pennsylvanians will see insurance premiums rise from average of $279 to $860.

The #RepublicanShutdown is on Rep. Mackenize (#PA07) and his coworkers for their refusal to fight for affordable health care.

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 6d

Republicans' Health Care Shutdown is all-out assault on health care and on Americans' pocketbooks.

Unless the GOP agrees to extend ACA subsidies, insurance premiums will more than double. No one should be forced to worry if they can afford medical care.

314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 6d

Between 65-75% of CDC and NIH employees have been furloughed.

Our public health agencies have already been decimated and now more mass layoffs are on the way.

This is SO dangerous.

Vought: Mass firings will begin ‘in a day or two’

The Trump administration has threatened to inflict maximum pain on Democrats during the shutdown.

www.politico.com

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 6d

Over the span of six decades, Jane Goodall charted a path for scientists to fundamentally rethink human evolution, environmental sustainability and animal welfare.

More than ever, we remain committed to advancing her legacy.

Full statement >> 314action.org/2025/10/01/3...

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