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Arizona Father: We don't want a hand out, we want to provide for our families

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Laura Packard @laurapackard.com · 2d

Trump and the Republicans are so determined to take away our health care that they are keeping the government shut down to do it. #TrumpsHealthcareShutdown

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 2d

Steve Gomez of Arizona, who gets insurance through the ACA marketplace, is a father to a son who was born with a heart defect who needs ongoing support through Medicaid.

Read the rally re-cap here: bit.ly/4gNQKeh

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Medicaid Advocate: Republicans chose billionaires over the rest of us

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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 2d

Navy veteran Daniel Fisk Bennett after the Trump Administration changed the VA website to blame Democrats for the shutdown:

"I was shocked. I was like, 'this is unprofessional,' this is not what the VA is for. We did not swear an oath to a party."

#GOPshutdown

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 5d

It's this simple: Republicans control the House, Senate and White House - and so the government has been shut down because they chose to shut it down rather than pass a budget that protects our health care and keeps costs from rising.

Get the latest here:
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#GOPshutdown

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 6d

Using an online calculator, Kara Pitt-D’Andrea estimated her premiums will increase from $392 a month to more than $500 if the Republicans in Congress let the tax credits expire.

“We know the storm is coming in December,” she said.

Read more and watch the video here: bit.ly/3VM0R9S

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 7d

Bernita Richardson of Virginia is a full-time caretaker for her parents and son, all of whom rely on Medicaid to receive the care for a fulfilling life 👇

Read the rally re-cap here: bit.ly/4gNQKeh

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Grassroots & Dem Lawmakers Rally for “Healthcare Over Billionaires” at US Capitol as Republicans Push Government into Shutdown

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 7d

Our grassroots partners from around the nation rallied at the Capitol Wednesday evening, calling for lawmakers to put Healthcare Over Billionaires as Republicans pushed the federal government into shutdown.

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WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2025) – Fair Share America and grassroots partners from around the nation rallied at the Capitol Tuesday evening, calling for lawmakers to put Healthcare Over Billionaire...

Health Care Over Billionaires Rally

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Liz Zelnick @lizzelnick.bsky.social · 7d

Really in awe of all people who shared their stories this evening about why fighting for Americans’ health care is important & necessary in this moment. Thankful for the Dems who rallied & are standing strong! #HealthcareOverBillionaires @4taxfairness.bsky.social @fairshareamerica.bsky.social

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Opportunity Arizona @opportunityarizona.bsky.social · 8d

Today’s the last day of government funding and MAGA Republicans are doing NOTHING to make sure kids, families, and seniors can continue to access affordable health care and thousands of civil servants can continue to get paid while serving their country.

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 8d

RALLY TONIGHT 9/30 at the Capitol at 6pm ET: See our growing list of speakers and livestream info at the link below! 👇

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Republicans are currently pushing the country towards a government shutdown, higher ACA premiums, and possibly massive mandatory cuts to Medicare by putting tax breaks to billionaires over essential s...

actionnetwork.org

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 9d

"A full year before anyone casts their vote in November 2026, the American health care system will begin transitioning from an era of unprecedented expansion of coverage to an era of unprecedented cutbacks. And Trump and the GOP-controlled Congress will be easy to blame."

Why Voters Will Feel the Impact of GOP Health Cuts Before the Midterms

The fallout from Trump’s megabill is likely to hit the public sooner than he thinks.

www.politico.com

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Laura Packard @laurapackard.com · 12d

Winsome Earle-Sears doesn't care about us. She wouldn't listen to me, and she had no answer for why she supports ripping health care away from 350,000 Virginians to give Elon Musk and the billionaires more tax breaks.

Winsome Sears ignores cancer survivor who asks her to keep "Hands off Medicaid"

YouTube video by Vanessa Cares about Public Education

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 12d

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

If the government shuts down, it’s because they chose to shut it down rather than pass a budget that protects our health care and keeps costs from rising.

Let's get that message out on Tuesday - see the rally details here:

TUESDAY: “Health Care Over Billionaires” Rally Will Call on Republicans to Protect Health Care & Keep the Government Open

Join us to hear from Members of Congress and impacted individuals hours before Republicans are prepared to shut down the government rather than protect Americans’ health care needs.

Health Care Over Billionaires Rally

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 12d

On Tuesday, September 30th, hours before the government is expected to shut down, we will hold a rally in DC to hear from elected leaders and people across the country about the real human cost of the Republican tax and budget agenda. RSVP below 👇

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Pennsylvania Policy Center @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for our Federal Policy Action Call featuring speakers from @fairshareamerica.bsky.social and grassroots health care advocates! This month's call is on a FRIDAY, 10/3. It will give you the most up-to-date picture of where things stand in Washington. RSVP to attend: bit.ly/PolicyAction...

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 13d

It’s official: If you’re a billionaire or corporation, Republicans will blow up the national debt and gut essential programs to give you a tax cut.

But if you’re a working parent or small business owner, they’ll shut down the government to block yours.

Read more here: bit.ly/3IEMmBJ

#GOPshutdown

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 13d

Extensive subsidies that reduce healthcare premium costs for millions of Americans are set to expire, unless Republicans in control of Congress agree to Democratic demands to extend them.

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Why Obamacare Bills May Double Next Year

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 14d

“If Republicans continue to insist on taking away these tax credits, 4 million are going to lose their healthcare altogether. Republicans have decided that this is a good time to force working folks to pay even more for their healthcare than they already are.” - Adam Hoyer

Read more: bit.ly/4nd7rlO

Adam Hoyer: The GOP will cause Americans to lose their healthcare

Premiums to Skyrocket as GOP Forces Shut Down to Stop Tax Credits for Working Individuals & Small Business Owners

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 14d

“There hasn't been a single policy or executive order that has helped American employers or the American worker.” – Wisconsin small business owner Kyle LaFond

Read more and watch the full press event here: bit.ly/4nd7rlO

#TaxJustice

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 15d

It’s official: If you’re a billionaire or corporation, Republicans will blow up the national debt and gut essential programs to give you a tax cut. But if you’re a working parent or small business owner, they’ll shut down the government to block yours.

#GOPShutdown

It’s official: If you’re a billionaire or corporation, Republicans will blow up the national debt and gut essential programs to give you a tax cut.

Five Key Changes to ACA Marketplaces Amid Uncertainty Over Premium Tax Credit Enhancements | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

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Nicole Rapfogel @nicolerapfogel.bsky.social · 15d

NEW from @jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social and me for @centeronbudget.bsky.social: With Congress poised to take away premium tax credit enhancements soon, ~4M people will lose coverage and costs will rise for nearly all ACA marketplace enrollees unless Congress acts.🧵

Recent policy changes, most notably enhancements to premium tax credits to reduce enrollees’ health insurance premiums, have driven record-breaking enrollment gains and delivered reduced costs, simpli...

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Fair Share America @fairshareamerica.bsky.social · 15d

"If action is not taken, tens of millions of Americans will see their costs for healthcare skyrocket because of the direction set by President Trump, by the Republican majority in both the House and the Senate." - Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY)

#TaxJustice

Rep. Ryan: Republican policies will skyrocket your healthcare costs