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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 20h

Yeah, no. The law is clear: federal workers must receive back pay.

AND I have a bill to ensure federal contractors get it as well.

CNN @cnn.com · 22h

President Trump doesn't commit to back pay for furloughed federal workers when the government shutdown ends. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/46DIVEI

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 1d

My statement on the two-year anniversary of the horrific October 7th attack carried out by Hamas in Israel:

“The October 7th attack carried out by Hamas was horrific and devastating.

“Elders, babies, parents, and loved ones were senselessly murdered.

“251 souls were taken hostage, among them Americans, Israelis, grandparents, toddlers, and peace activists.

“The grief of these losses runs deep in the Massachusetts 7th and around the world. (1/4)

“In the two years since the October 7 attack, I have sat beside the family members of hostages and those who lost loved ones that day.

“Their stories have stayed with me daily. Surviving family members have spoken of our shared humanity.

“The hostage families have sparked a movement calling for peace, joined by a multi-generational, multi-racial coalition of people of every faith and every corner of the globe. (2/4)

“Today in Gaza, we are witnessing an unspeakable genocide, and we must continue to call for peace.

“Innocent civilians are being denied food, water and medical care.

“Our children will ask what we did in this moment, and the only acceptable answer remains: everything we could to save lives. (3/4)

“I remain committed to the safety and survival of everyone impacted by these atrocities.

“I send my deepest condolences to every family who lost a loved one in the violent October 7th attack and to every family who has lost a loved one in the violence perpetrated in Gaza.

“Grief lasts as long as love does. Your loved ones mattered deeply, and they will not be forgotten.” (4/4)

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 1d

And now, Trump is threatening to send National Guard troops to invade & militarize Chicago.

This has nothing to do with safety & everything to do with inflicting trauma & chaos. This is unacceptable & we demand accountability.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 1d

Under the cover of night, Trump's ICE agents unlawfully stormed & terrorized an apartment complex at South Shore in Chicago.

Young children zip tied, homes ransacked, entire families & US citizens forced into U-Hauls.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 4d

“I asked [agents] why they were holding me if I was an American citizen, and they said I had to wait until they looked me up,” Johnson said. “I asked if they had a warrant, and I asked for a lawyer. They never brought one.”

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 1d

Abortion care is safe and essential. The FDA got this right, abortion medication should be available to everyone who needs it.

In this dire landscape of restrictions & bans, we won’t let up until everyone can get the care they seek.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/h...

F.D.A. Approves Generic Abortion Pill as Opponents Push Trump for New Restrictions

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 1d

Government shutdowns are destabilizing events with devastating consequences, especially for low-wage service workers.

Republicans shut down the government, so @smith.senate.gov & I are introducing a bill to ensure federal contractors receive back pay when the government reopens.

A graphic that reads:

The Fair Pay for Federal Contract Workers Act ensures federal contract workers, including low-wage service workers providing security, food and janitorial services, are fairly compensated for the wages and benefits lost due to the Republican-manufactured shutdown.

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 2d

Week two of the shutdown. No end in sight. Republicans in Congress won’t move — and millions of Americans will pay the price.

Watch the full interview with Rep. Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov on The Tea with April Ryan
https://youtu.be/_SJPJtJPz_k?si=i2PQS4UflxUpSAiq

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WBZ NewsRadio @wbznewsradio.bsky.social · 4d

Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley held an emergency roundtable meeting with local union leaders Friday about the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Pressley Holds Emergency Meeting With Union Leaders Amid Govt. Shutdown | WBZ NewsRadio 1030

Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley held an emergency roundtable meeting with local union leaders Friday about the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Project Bread @projectbread.org · 4d

This morning, we stood alongside @pressley.house.gov for a powerful roundtable and press conference addressing urgent community concerns around health and hunger in the wake of the ongoing #governmentshutdown

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 2d

Catharyne, a healthcare worker, made it plain:

Republicans created a healthcare crisis that will cause hospitals to close, healthcare costs to jump, & lives to be put at risk.

But instead of working with Democrats to address that harm, Republicans have shut down the government.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 4d

As co-founder of the Stop Project 2025 Task Force, I take no joy in saying "I told you so."

apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to further pursue its goals

President Donald Trump is now openly embracing the conservative blueprint he desperately tried to distance himself from during the 2024 campaign.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 4d

The harm of this Republican-manufactured government shutdown is being felt across the #MA7.

That's why I convened workers, families, & labor leaders to sound the alarm, demand Republicans re-open the government, and mitigate the shameful healthcare crisis they created.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley holds a press conference to discuss the Republican-manufactured government shutdown and its harmful impact to MA-07 families.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley holds a roundtable on the Republican-manufactured government shutdown.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley listens to workers, families, & labor leaders as they sound the alarm on the Republican-manufactured government shutdown.

A labor leader provides remarks on the Republican-manufactured government shutdown.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 4d

MA residents Torleif and Adnaan Stumo, and everyone else taken from aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla should be immediately freed.

It is unconscionable that the Israeli military continues to block humanitarian aid, food, water, and baby formula.

End the genocide & surge aid into Gaza NOW.

2 Mass. brothers aboard an aid flotilla to Gaza have been detained by Israeli forces: Here’s what we know.

The two Sheffield men were arrested by Israeli forces and taken to Ashdod after their boats were intercepted Wednesday and Thursday.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 5d

Tony has stage-four thymic carcinoma.

With the expanded ACA tax credits, he's been able to get life-saving care.

Without them, his healthcare costs would jump & he'd have to drop his coverage altogether.

While Democrats fight for families like his, Republicans chose to shut down the government.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 5d

Trump is using the government shutdown *he caused* as an excuse to fire more federal workers.

Instead of working with Democrats to save healthcare and protect essential services, Republicans are gutting our government so Trump can play king.

The cruelty is the point.
abcnews.link/hmHTWMU

Trump to meet with OMB director Thursday to determine which federal agencies to cut

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 6d

G’Mar Chatima Tova.

Wishing a peaceful, meaningful fast to friends and neighbors in the #MA7 and beyond observing Yom Kippur and gathering with loved ones.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 6d

That’s right. Lisa Cook belongs on the Fed and the Supreme Court must uphold the law.
abcnews.link/iBM3aTg

SCOTUS allows Lisa Cook to stay on Fed board into 2026, accepts case for January argument

The Supreme Court moved to allow Lisa Cook to remain on the central bank board.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 7d

My office is here to support. #MA7 residents who need assistance can call us at 617-850-0040 or visit Pressley.House.Gov.

For more information about how a government shutdown could impact federal agencies & services, visit: pressley.house.gov/govshutdown.

My office is here to support

Even in a government shutdown, my office will remain available to assist you.

Federal agencies may be operating at reduced capacity, but MA-07 residents can continue submitting casework requests at: Pressley.House.Gov

For more information about how a government shutdown could impact federal agencies, visit Pressley.House.Gov/GovShutdown.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 7d

Trump and Republicans have shamefully shut down the government.

While I work to re-open the government and protect our communities, my office will remain available to assist #MA7 constituents.

Here's how we got here and what you need to know:

Republicans wanted a shutdown

Each year, Congress has a responsibility to pass a budget to fund government operations for the fiscal year.

Democrats have been persistent to maintain and restore funding for the programs our communities need and demanding Republicans address the healthcare crisis they have created.

But since Day 1, Trump and Republicans have been working to gut our government and rip away essential services and federal jobs.

What is the impact?

Without action by Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, many of the Affordable Care Act tax credits that help families get health insurance will expire and tens of thousands of people in the MA-07 will see healthcare costs surge. In our district:

29,000 people would see their healthcare costs rise if Republicans let these critical tax credits expire; and

35,512 people would lose health coverage because of Republican cuts to MassHealth in the Big, Ugly Law and their plot to gut the Affordable Care Act.

What is the impact?

The consequences are dire for folks in the Massachusetts 7th and beyond:

Evictions could rise;
Seniors could go without assistance from federal agencies;
Federal workers and contractors could miss paychecks;
Women, children, and infants could lose essential nutrition assistance;
Relief from natural disasters would be delayed;
And so much more.

What I’m advocating for

Republicans control the House, Senate and White House right now and need to put forward a budget that addresses the healthcare crisis that their harmful policies have created.

Our communities deserve better. Republicans should stop playing games with people’s lives and work with Democrats to keep the government open and address the harm they caused.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 7d

By shutting down the government, Trump and Republicans are threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of families.

I'll keep fighting to reopen the government, mitigate the Republican-caused healthcare crisis, and protect our communities.

My full statement:

Pressley Slams Republicans for Shutting Down Government, Creating Healthcare Crisis (1/2):

“This Republican-manufactured shutdown is threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of families by ripping away essential healthcare, gutting federal jobs, and cutting the critical services that are a lifeline for our communities.

“Donald Trump and his Republican co-conspirators continue to demonstrate contempt for the people and advance harmful policies that make people hungrier, poorer, sicker, and less safe.

Pressley Slams Republicans for Shutting Down Government, Creating Healthcare Crisis (2/2)

“As duly elected Members of Congress, it is not only our duty, but our obligation, to make life better for the people we serve.

“Instead, Republicans have shamefully pushed the country into a dangerous government shutdown, and our constituents deserve better.

“I refuse to accept this future as an inevitability, and I will continue to fight to reopen the government, keep essential services running, mitigate the Republican-caused healthcare crisis, and center the dignity, humanity, and safety of folks in the Massachusetts 7th and across the country.”

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 7d

Tonight, the United States is barreling towards a manufactured Trump Government Shutdown.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 7d

Proud to stand with families & workers who'd be harmed by a Republican government shutdown.

It's shameful that Republicans would rather shut down the government than address the healthcare crisis they created.

Democrats are ready to fund the government & protect our families.

Rep. Pressley and House Democrats stand on the Capitol steps as a patient describes the harm of letting ACA tax credits expire.

Rep. Pressley speaks to federal workers during a sit-in on the Capitol lawn.

Rep. Pressley shares an embrace with an educator who would be impacted by a government shutdown.

Rep. Pressley holds and listens attentively as a former USAID worker describes her experience of being laid off and the harm of a government shutdown.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 8d

Government funding runs out tomorrow and Republicans are cheering for a shutdown and pushing a terrible bill that would push healthcare out of reach for families.

To the 29,000+ people in the #MA7 who would be impacted: I’m fighting for you.

A graphic that reads: If Republicans let healthcare tax credits expire 29,000 people in the MA-07 will see healthcare costs skyrocket.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 8d

Heartbroken by the mass shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan and pray for everyone impacted.

No one should ever fear this type of violence, especially in a place of worship.

Congress must pass gun violence prevention legislation and stop this cycle of violence once and for all.

Detroit Free Press @freep.com · 10d

BREAKING: A shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc leaves multiple victims and the building is on fire, police say. The shooter is down, police said. This is a developing story.

Multiple victims in Grand Blanc church shooting, police say; shooter down, building on fire

Grand Blanc Township police posted shortly after 11 a.m. that there were "multiple" victims at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 8d

Republicans created a healthcare crisis by kicking millions off their insurance and causing millions more to face higher premiums.

Now, they'd rather shut down the government than work with Democrats to address the harm they caused.

Our communities deserve better.

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