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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 12h

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 12h

5 things you need to know about this government shutdown.👇🏼

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 15h

Why Speaker Johnson won’t bring Republicans back to DC (hint: it has to do with the Epstein files)

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 18h

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 1d

I was asked if Democrats are offering Republicans something in return for reversing their Medicaid cuts and extending ACA subsidies….

In return for Americans keeping their healthcare???

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 1d

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 1d

New data shows that without extending the premium tax credits, 267,000 veterans are likely to lose coverage.👇🏽

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 1d

We need this administration and our Arab partners to keep pressure on Hamas to finalize the deal so we can start building a better future for the entire region.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 1d

We’re closer than ever to a deal that brings the hostages home, removes Hamas from power, and begins a future of peace and stability for the region and for the Israeli and Palestinian people.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 1d

Finally, two years into this terrible war, we are the closest we’ve ever been to ending it.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 1d

Every time I think of that day, I picture the terrible images and devastating stories that will stick with me forever.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 1d

Two years ago, we witnessed the worst attack on Jews since the Holocaust. 🧵

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 1d

At our first-ever Childcare Summit with the Chamber of Mothers – parents, providers, and organizations shared stories and discussed ways to make childcare more affordable and accessible for families in SW Ohio.

Grateful to everyone who joined us to support our children and families. 🙏🏼💙

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 2d

This is urgent. People are getting letters about the subsidies and rising healthcare coverage prices right now.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 2d

3. Trump’s shutdown will end when he tells congressional Republicans to get a deal done.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 2d

2. Healthcare is very popular.

The ACA subsidies help people keep their healthcare costs down. 78% of Americans support extending those subsidies.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 2d

This is happening in the next couple of months and people are finding out now. They have to make decisions about coverage now.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 2d

1. This is about healthcare.

➡️24M Americans are going to see their healthcare premiums double.
➡️4M Americans are going to lose their healthcare coverage entirely.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 2d

3 really important facts about Trump’s shutdown. 🧵

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 5d

They are crazy committed to these healthcare cuts!

Problem is, extending healthcare tax credits is very popular. Not showing up to work is not.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 5d

More on the numbers from @kff.org
www.kff.org/affordable-c...

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Weighs Political Consequences of Health Policy Legislation | KFF

KFF's Health Tracking Poll finds that more than three-quarters of the public say they want Congress to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits that are set to expire at the end of this year. If th...

www.kff.org

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 5d

We want families to keep their health care. We want the government open.

It’s the easiest deal ever. We’re in this fight to get it done.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 5d

The American people know who’s to blame.

When asked who’s responsible if subsidies expire:
– 39% blame Trump
– 37% blame Republicans in Congress
– 22% say Democrats

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 5d

They’re already losing on this issue. 61% of Americans view Trump’s July mega-spending bill unfavorably.

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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 5d

If we don’t win this fight to extend tax credits:

➡️ Marketplace premiums will more than double (from $888 to $1,904 on average).
➡️4 million people could lose coverage.
➡️42% of enrollees say they’d go without coverage if their costs double.

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