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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 6h

During Trump’s last shutdown, our national parks were left abandoned. Toilets overflowed, historic sites were vandalized, and visitor safety was compromised, resulting in loss of life.

Families deserve better from our government—Republicans must return to the negotiating table.

Garbage, feces take toll on national parks amid shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Human feces, overflowing garbage, illegal off-roading and other damaging behavior in fragile areas were beginning to overwhelm some of the West's iconic national parks, as a partial government shutdown left the areas open to visitors ...

apnews.com

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 7h

Protecting access to healthcare is an American value our communities rely on.

We're fighting to stop 13 million Americans from losing their coverage.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 11h

Using the American people as political leverage is not a joke.

Trump has shown his priority is not hardworking families. I'm fighting to prioritize everyday people, not billionaires.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 13h

Republicans have shut down the government and now they are threatening to punish the men and women who serve our country by attempting to withhold back pay.

This is wholly unacceptable and un-American.

Read my statement here:

Top Dem Statement on President Trump’s Attempt to Withhold Back Pay from Federal Employees, Including Capitol Police Officers

Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement on President Trump and his Administration’s attempt to withhold back pay from federal employees, including Capitol Police officers.

democrats-cha.house.gov

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 1d

We're one week into the Republican shutdown and we're still fighting to protect hardworking Americans' healthcare.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 1d

This comes from the Congressional Budget Office, a federal agency that provides independent, nonpartisan analysis of budgetary and economic issues to the U.S. Congress.

Distributional Effects of Public Law 119-21

CBO estimates that as result of P.L. 119-21, resources will decrease for households toward the bottom of the income distribution, whereas resources will increase for households in the middle and towar...

www.cbo.gov

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 1d

The Trump economy is a disaster.

Between the tax bill and Trump's reckless tariffs, almost every American is projected to see their income drop.

The only group that will do better is the top 1%.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 1d

It's been two years since the horrific October 7th attacks. Today, we mourn those who lost their lives and those still held hostage by Hamas.

We pray the remaining hostages be returned, and we continue to stand in solidarity with our ally, Israel.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 2d

The end of the ACA premium tax credit will skyrocket annual premiums.

In our community, that means on average a 454% increase for a family of four making $64,000 per year.

We're fighting to keep this tax credit so families aren't priced out of lifesaving care.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 2d

The fight for healthcare is the fight for the heart and soul of what the American government ought to be doing.

Do we want to take healthcare away from people to give tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires, or are we going to take care of people who are struggling?

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 3d

Using federal resources and websites to push a political agenda in violation of the Hatch Act is beyond the pall and we've got to stop this.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 3d

A government shutdown brings stress and uncertainty for families across our country.   If you are facing impacts from the government shutdown, we want to hear your story:

Contact Congressman Morelle | Representative Morelle

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 4d

Pete Hegseth instructing the most decorated generals and admirals of our military is the same as a Pop Warner football coach giving advice to Super Bowl champions.

He's just about the last person who should be lecturing our military on standards and norms.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 4d

Donald Trump is weaponizing the government for his own political gain.

It's disgraceful for an American president to hurt his own people.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 5d

What we're fighting for is healthcare for millions of Americans who without assistance aren't going to be able to go see doctors or take care of their families.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 5d

Extremists in Washington are using the debate on healthcare access as an opportunity to try—once again—to stop women from having the freedom to make their own healthcare decisions.

It's wrong and I will fight to keep decisions in your hands.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 5d

Bringing down health insurance premiums, lowering costs, these are American values.

It's not just an issue for people on Medicare and Medicaid, cuts will affect all Americans, and that's why we're so committed to this.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 6d

This violent, antisemitic attack on the holiest day on the Jewish calendar is appalling.

I'm praying for the victims, their families, and the entire community reeling from the attack.

Police say four injured, man shot by officers in incident near UK synagogue

British police said on Thursday four people had been injured after a car was reportedly driven at pedestrians and people were stabbed near a synagogue in Manchester, northwest England, and that officers had shot the suspected offender.

www.reuters.com

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 6d

It's day 2 of the Republican shutdown and I'm headed back to Rochester, but I'm deeply disappointed House Republicans didn't even bother to show up this week amidst a national crisis.

House Democrats will keep working to protect American healthcare and bring down costs for families.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 6d

Every day this shutdown drags on, small businesses pay the price.

Republicans need to come to the table and work with us to end the shutdown.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 6d

Small Business Administration-backed investments that support job creation are paused, and training, mentoring, and counseling for over a million entrepreneurs face delays and uncertainty.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 6d

A shutdown blocks small businesses from competing for federal contracts, that's $365 million in opportunities lost every day.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 6d

Trump's last shutdown cost our economy $11 billion; small businesses can't afford to be collateral damage again.

Small Business Administration lending programs have ground to a halt, meaning $100 million in small business loans is vanishing every day the government is closed.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 6d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to stand with those fighting cancer and honor survivors.

For my family, this fight is deeply personal. I remain committed to expanding access to life-saving screenings, prevention, and treatment—so no one is left behind.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 7d

We're going to continue to fight for affordable, quality health care for all Americans, and we're not going to stop until we get it.

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