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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 26d

We have a housing crisis in this country, and we need A New Way Home.

Here’s a look at my 5-pillar plan to leverage new and existing policy tools to make sure everyone in our communities has a safe, affordable place to call home.

For the full report:

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Ossoff's Office @ossoff.senate.gov · 7h

1.4 million Georgians could see their premiums skyrocket next year if ACA tax credits expire.

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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 7h

I cherished every day I got to call myself a Soldier—but ordering troops to intimidate the very Americans they sacrifice to protect doesn’t make us safer.

Trump is wasting millions to terrorize citizens exercising their First Amendment rights. It's wrong.

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sen-tammy-duckworth-trumps-domestic-troop-deployments-betray-milita…

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 6h

Let Me Be Blunt: this isn’t business as usual.

Republicans shut down the government and are refusing to negotiate. They’re even holding committee hearings on everything BUT their shutdown.

This week, I used my time in those hearings to remind them what’s really at stake.

Let Me Be Blunt: This Isn’t Business As Usual #governmentshutdown

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 13h

Now that Trump and his allies are back in power, they're showing us what weaponization of the federal government looks like.

Using the government to harass and intimidate political rivals is absolutely unacceptable.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 14h

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 1d

I'm hearing from community members and care providers alike: Delawareans can't afford Republicans' health care crisis.

We need a solution—now.

Katheryn is right: we cannot give up on our friends and neighbors.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 1d

These cruel threats do nothing to bring down the temperature, bring people back to the table, or reopen the government.

The law is clear— federal workers shouldn't suffer because this administration refuses to negotiate.

Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 1d

Let me be clear: backpay for these workers is required under a federal law I wrote with former Senator Cardin — which Trump signed — during the last Trump shutdown.

This is just more fear mongering from a president who wants a blank check for lawlessness. It won't work.

Federal workers not entitled to back pay after shutdown, budget office claims

Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up te...

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 1d

The letter of the law is as plain as can be—federal workers, including furloughed workers, are entitled to their backpay following a shutdown.

Another baseless attempt to try and scare & intimidate workers by an administration run by crooks and cowards.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1d

A draft White House memo, reported by Axios, reinterprets the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, or GEFTA, to stiff federal workers on furlough amid the longest shutdown in U.S. history. trib.al/fWCjnLQ

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 2d

Working around the clock? House Republicans haven't been here in weeks.

If Republicans were the ones concerned about health care, they'd be negotiating to avert the health care crisis THEY created.

It's time for the GOP to come back to Washington and do their job.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "Let me look right into the camera and tell you very clearly: Republicans are the ones concerned about healthcare. Republicans are the party working around the clock everyday to fix healthcare. This is not talking points for us: we've done it."

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 3d

We should be doing everything in our power to protect our friends and neighbors from the oncoming health care crisis.

Instead, Republicans refused to negotiate and shut down the government.

My message? Get back to Washington and do your job.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 3d

Republicans know this is a lie, but they repeat it anyway.

It's because they can't defend kicking millions off of their insurance and raising costs for everyone.

FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

This is false. Democrats say they are pushing for the inclusion of key health care provisions in the next congressional spending package.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 4d

After shutting down the government, House Republicans went on vacation all this week.

Now they're on vacation ALL NEXT WEEK, TOO. It's absurd.

No one should pretend Republicans care about reopening government or saving your health care.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 5d

Republicans shut down the government, left town, and refuse to come back.

All to protect their billionaire tax cuts and keep millions of Americans uninsured.

Republicans need to come back to work and reopen the government.

Jamie Dupree @jamiedupree.bsky.social · 5d

🚨🚨The House reading clerk just read a letter from House Speaker Mike Johnson where he declares a 'District Work Period' from October 7 to October 13.

That would mean no votes in the House until mid-month.

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 5d

Wanna know whose shutdown this is?

Pay attention to who’s enjoying it.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 5d

Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House.

They could end this shutdown if they wanted to.

Instead, they keep trying to pass a bill that pushes us closer to a health care catastrophe.

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Senator Jeff Merkley @merkley.senate.gov · 5d

15 million people kicked off their health care.

Health insurance costs for families will massively increase.

Republicans shut down the government to make YOUR health care more expensive.

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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 5d

We're not asking for the moon here. We’re trying to help Americans pay for their health insurance.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 5d

Translation: House Republicans are RULING OUT reopening the government.

The American people can't afford your inaction, Mr. Speaker.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 5d

People aren't reading polls, they're reading their bills and they know costs are skyrocketing thanks to this administration.

That's why I'm here— to fight for Delawareans and folks all across the country who feel left behind.

People are reading their bills, and they’re hurting #governmentshutdown

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 6d

This is yet another attempt to mislead you— rates aren't set in December, they're going out NOW.

While Republicans pretend like it's no big deal, millions of our friends and neighbors are about to be priced out of their coverage.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 6d

This just shows the warped perspective this administration has on government.

There aren't 'Democrat Agencies' or 'Republican Agencies'.

Federal Agencies exist to help EVERY American, regardless of party. Shutting them down hurts all of us.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 6d

We're not saying we have a perfect health care system, but we can't break it even further and let people's costs skyrocket.

People are already hurting, and every day Republicans refuse to come to the table makes things worse.

Here’s the reality: Republicans have the power to end this #governmentshutdown

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 6d

We're entering the second day of the Republican government shutdown, and they STILL haven't come to the table to negotiate.

The government is shuttered and we're on the brink of a health care catastrophe. What are they waiting for?

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 7d

This is a blatant attempt by the Trump administration to go after opponents by illegally withholding funds, killing jobs, and raising energy costs for red and blue states alike.

If they think this is a winning strategy, they're dead wrong.

I won't be swayed by corrupt abuses of power.

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Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester @bluntrochester.senate.gov · 7d

Let Me Be Blunt: Republicans just shut down the government.

Let Me Be Blunt: Republicans shut down the government.

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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 7d

I was sent this by a Georgian this morning. 2025 premiums vs 2026 premiums for someone making $65k a year.

Republicans in Washington did this.

This is what I'm fighting to stop. This is what’s at stake in this shutdown fight.

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