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Congressman Dwight Evans

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Representing the 3rd Congressional District in PA. Making Ideas Matter since 1980. evans.house.gov

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · Nov 15

Adding this new platform but here’s what hasn’t changed: Proudly fighting for the people of #PA03 and have Making Ideas Matter since 1980.

My statement on the election results & my priorities is here:
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Evans: Much of GOP Agenda Is Unpopular & We’ll Fight It

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7, 2024 – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) is looking ahead to the next term of Congress and vowing to fight what he called a largely unpopular Republican agenda.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 20m

Air traffic controllers were already facing severe staffing shortages, especially after Trump’s reckless firings earlier this year. But soon, they will start missing paychecks.

The GOP created this crisis- but they would rather take a paid vacation – 19 days so far! - than get back to work.

Government shutdown staffing shortages cause flight delays at PHL and other airports

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders warned the situation was likely...

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1h

During this #GOPShutdown, our servicemembers, TSA officers, air traffic controllers, and others are working unpaid.

But a $20 BILLION bailout for this Trump right-wing foreign ally was made "essential."

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Burning down the house: Milei plays rock star as Argentina economy crashes

Facing protests and scandal, Argentina’s ‘rock star president’ performs in Buenos Aires, saying: ‘I’m human’

www.theguardian.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 23h

This year, 3 representatives-elect were sworn in less than 24 hours after their special elections. It’s been TWO WEEKS.

I proudly joined my House Democratic colleagues in calling on Speaker Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva as soon as possible.

PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 1d

Five members of Pennsylvania’s seven-member Democratic delegation to Congress signed onto a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) calling on him to swear in newly-elected Arizona representative Adelita Grijalva. #PoliticsPA
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PA Democratic Delegation Calls On Johnson To Swear In Arizona Representative

Speaker's delay calls into question motives and Epstein

www.politicspa.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

You can comment below or share your story with my office here: evans.house.gov/story

Address Lookup | Representative Dwight Evans

* Call either Philadelphia office for constituent services (passports, IRS, immigration, VA casework).

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

Open enrollment starts soon, and my constituents can’t wait to find out if the GOP, who have total control of Washington, will extend the tax credits that make their health care coverage affordable.

If you're already seeing your premiums rise, I want to hear from you!

If Republicans let Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, a family of four in PA-03 making $64,000 will see their annual premiums rise by 327%

If Republicans let Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, a 60-year-old couple in PA-03 making $82,800 will see their annual premiums rise by $11,485

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

Our dedicated federal workers should NOT be used as political pawns!

Let’s be clear: it’s against the law to deny federal workers back pay after a shutdown.

Trump should know- he signed the law after he last shut down the federal government.

Screenshot from Washington Post article. Text reads: Administration officials hope the memo will maximize Republicans’ leverage in shutdown negotiations with Democrats, according to two people familiar with internal talks, both speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have threatened imminent mass layoffs of federal employees — from arms of the federal government that Trump called “Democrat agencies” — but have yet to carry out the firings.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

Good to see a shift in WORDS from congressional Republicans – now let’s see ACTIONS.

The GOP must end their vacation, bring the House back to Washington, and work with us to stop the shutdown of health care that’s looming for 24 million Americans.

Democrats have BEEN ready to get to work.

Screenshot of NBC News Headline: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes
Greene said she's "not a fan" of Obamacare but complained that her "own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE" if Congress ignores the issue.

Screenshot of Wall Street Journal Headline: Trump Open to Healthcare Talks With Democrats to End Shutdown
Since the government shutdown began, Democrats and Republicans have been at an impasse over extending Obamacare subsidies

Screenshot of NPR Headline: Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader

Screenshot of HuffPost Headline: Mike Johnson Shifts Tone On Health Care As Shutdown Drags On
“Republicans are the ones concerned about health care,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Monday.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

Philadelphians are seeing higher prices at coffee shops and grocery stores when grabbing their morning brew. ☕️

A big reason why: Trump's reckless tariffs - and congressional Republicans’ refusals to take back Congress' tariff power. #Trumpflation

Sky-high coffee prices have become ‘too much’ for some Philly-area consumers

Caffeine lovers are feeling the pinch at coffee shops and grocery stores. Small-business owners say they have no choice but to raise prices as volatile weather and tariffs put pressure on the market.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 2d

Is this what it means for Republicans to work around the clock to "fix" health care?

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 2d

Two simple truths:
1. Without federal action, starting this fall, millions of Americans will see their health premiums DOUBLE.
2. Speaker Johnson is refusing to swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva, the 218th & final signer needed to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "When the simple truth is on your side, you have nothing to hide from."

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 2d

Trump and congressional Republicans’ inaction on the looming health-insurance premium cost spike will amount to a SHUTDOWN of health care for 24 million Americans.

ACA premiums to rise 114% without subsidy renewal

The tax credits that help people afford premiums are at the center of the showdown over government funding.

www.axios.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 2d

Spotted by a reporter on the House side of the Capitol.

Here’s what’s missing!

Picture of a laminate sign on a dark wooden door that says “THE HOUSE IS IN RECESS UNTIL” with a large blank space

Edited photo of sign that says “THE HOUSE IS IN RECESS UNTIL THE GOP REALIZES THEY CONTROL THE SENATE, HOUSE, AND WHITE HOUSE”

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 2d

Less than a month ago, John Thune and his GOP majority changed Senate rules to allow Trump’s nominees to be confirmed.

But now they won’t change their rules to reopen the government. Let’s be clear- this is a GOP shutdown.

Senate GOP goes ‘nuclear’ to break Trump nominee gridlock

The rules change could allow the Senate to start confirming nominees in groups starting next week.

www.politico.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 3d

New CBS poll on the #GOPShutdown

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 3d

Trump said he would lower costs on day one- not shut down Pennsylvanians’ health care by doubling their insurance premiums.

This should not be a partisan issue - hard-working Americans across the country, in red and blue districts alike, rely on ACA credits to afford their health care.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

‘Don't even bother dealing with them,’ Trump says of Democrats’ shutdown demands

The president weighed in after top Democratic leaders sketched out ultimatums on health care.

www.politico.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

On Sept. 12, Trump told the congressional GOP: “Don’t even bother dealing with [Democrats]... We have to get Republican votes. That’s all."

Now the government is shut down.

If Republicans don’t want to work with Democrats to lower health care costs, they can fund the government on their own.

Johnson won’t commit to vote on potential Senate compromise as shutdown drags on

House Speaker Mike Johnson said in an interview with Scripps News that he is not committing to putting a potential Senate compromise to reopen the government on the House floor.

www.scrippsnews.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

The Constitution is very clear on this: Congress has the power of the purse, not the executive branch.

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/10/02/congress/john-thune-russ-vought-warning-00591596

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

How scared is Speaker Johnson of a vote to release the Epstein files?

By keeping the House out of session, he is refusing to swear in Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva- the 218th and final signature needed to force a vote.

Mike Johnson May Not Bring the House Back Until Senate Passes Short-Term Funding Bill

The speaker has argued that the House has done it’s job and there isn’t a reason to return until the government reopens.

www.notus.org

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

Mike Johnson May Not Bring the House Back Until Senate Passes Short-Term Funding Bill

The speaker has argued that the House has done it’s job and there isn’t a reason to return until the government reopens.

www.notus.org

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

A quick reminder for the Speaker: Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House.

HE is the one keeping the House closed and refusing to protect health care for millions of Americans. And that’s plain and simple.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

Our troops, TSA officers, air traffic controllers, & others who are working unpaid are not “having fun with this,” Mr. Speaker.

Furloughed federal employees aren't "having fun with this."

Americans whose premiums will DOUBLE thanks to Republican inaction aren't “having fun with this."

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 5d

Mike Johnson on the government shutdown: “Is he trolling the Democrats? Yes. I mean, yes, because that’s what President Trump does, and people are having fun with this.”

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

Attention #Philly federal workers: Were you required to set a partisan email message? Did someone change your auto-response message without your permission?

I want to hear from you! Leave a comment below or share your story here: evans.house.gov/story

Furloughed federal workers pushed to make partisan out-of-office replies: sources

Multiple furloughed employees at the Department of Education report their out-of-office replies were automatically reset without their permission.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

This administration is spending BILLIONS to bail out a wealthy crony, but doing nothing to help the 24 million Americans whose health insurance premiums will skyrocket - GOP priorities like that steered us to a government shutdown.

Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 6d

1. UPDATE: Billionaire Rob Citrone, whose hedge fund bet heavily on Argentina, pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, his longtime friend and former colleague, to rescue the country, according to Argentine media.

Shortly thereafter, Bessent announced a $20 billion taxpayer-funded bailout.

UPDATE: Hedge fund billionaire pressed Treasury Secretary for Argentina bailout, Argentine media reports

Rob Citrone, whose hedge fund bet big on Argentina, reportedly asked his friend for a rescue package. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

This should not be a partisan game - across party lines, Americans agree ACA tax credits should be extended.

Congressional Democrats are listening to our constituents and want to stop health insurance premiums from DOUBLING. When will Republicans?

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 5d

New @kff.org poll on whether U.S. adults support or oppose extending the Obamacare subsidies scheduled to expire at the end of 2025

Overall: 78% say extend, 22% say expire

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