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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 11h

The Republican shutdown has furloughed 750,000 federal workers, limited millions’ food assistance, & created a full-blown health care crisis.

Yet Trump is using it as an opportunity to deploy the National Guard to Democratic cities & revoke funding for affordable energy projects in our communities.

www.reuters.com

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 15h

We’re now a WEEK into the government shutdown, and Republicans are still dug in.

They've gone on vacations and canceled another week of work in D.C.

Republicans need to get back to Washington and help Democrats end this disaster once and for all.

Live updates: Government shutdown crosses one-week mark | CNN Politics

The government shutdown enters its second week today, with no sign of the stalemate in Congress stopping. Follow here for the latest.

www.cnn.com

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 1d

Americans are already facing higher bills because of Trump’s war on clean energy – and now he’s twisting the knife even deeper by cutting $8 billion in projects designed to lower electricity costs.

Over 160 Democrats and I are demanding that DOE Secretary Wright immediately reinstate the projects.

Huffman Joins Over 160 Democrats to Demand DOE Reinstate Affordable Energy Projects Cancelled by Trump | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Jared Huffman

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 2d

As the Republican government shutdown continues, I was glad to host a town hall in Crescent City over the weekend and answer #CA02 constituents' questions regarding what's going on.

You can watch the full town hall at the link below.

Congressman Jared Huffman Visits Del Norte

YouTube video by Redwood Voice

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 2d

Trump's weaponization of the National Guard against our communities has nothing to do with public safety – it's all about expanding power and intimidating anyone who disagrees.

This is appalling and un-American.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from sending federalized National Guard to Portland

Earlier Sunday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would sue the Trump administration after it federalized 300 California National Guard troops.

www.nbcnews.com

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 2d

Time and time again, Trump has tried to bully Americans and our government into submission — but House Democrats refuse to bend to his whims amid the government shutdown.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 5d

People are going to die because Republicans refuse to save affordable health care! And Trump’s focus is building himself a fancy new ballroom??

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 7d

The Trump administration has announced construction of the White House ballroom will continue during the government shutdown.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 5d

We’re on the edge of a health care cliff because Republicans refuse to negotiate – their solution was to shut down the government. I'm demanding they work with Democrats to save health care and prevent any further harm to American families.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 5d

Trump’s $1.2 billion cuts to affordable clean energy projects are insane. And one of them is in our own district.

Cutting this project will drive up energy bills for nearly every household in our state. It's reckless, vindictive, and going to hurt a lot of Americans.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 6d

This was a peaceful, humanitarian mission by civilians & volunteers—including one of my constituents. It's imperative the people involved in this aid effort are treated safely, lawfully, and released. Israel and the international community must prioritize humanitarian assistance to Gaza immediately.

Israel intercepts almost all flotilla vessels trying to reach Gaza | CNN

Israel’s navy boarded vessels aiming to break the country’s blockade of Gaza, detaining dozens of people including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. But the Global Sumud Flotilla says some ship...

www.cnn.com

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 6d

California's national parks grow our economy, preserve our environment, and strengthen local education and community.

But now the Republican shutdown has temporarily closed Muir Woods, and people in #CA02 are already paying the price for Trump's recklessness and chaos.

National parks in Marin close amid government shutdown

The crisis is undermining programs, projects and site access throughout the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and elsewhere.

www.marinij.com

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 6d

Republicans are spitting insane lies to cover up their shutdown.

So let's get the facts straight: undocumented immigrants cannot and do not get covered by ACA or Medicaid.

Democrats are fighting to save affordable health care for hardworking Americans, period.

FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

This is false. Democrats say they are pushing for the inclusion of key health care provisions in the next congressional spending package.

apnews.com

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 6d

TRUTH Social, my ass.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 7d

Trump would rather shut down the government than give up his scheme to slash your health care.

@housedemocrats.bsky.social and I refuse to bend to a budget that doubles health care premiums, funds tax cuts for billionaires, and dismantles the government.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 7d

Speaker Johnson shut down the government instead of negotiating to save health care.

Now he's saying this is a BENEFIT because Trump can grab more power.

Shutting down the government and robbing people of services is never a good thing. Disgusting.

thehill.com

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 7d

🚨🚨🚨 Republicans shut down the government, and I know many of you may be wondering what that means for you.

My team and I have compiled resources to keep you informed and up-to-date as the shutdown continues to develop:

Government Shutdown Information | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman

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huffman.house.gov

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Natural Resources Committee Democrats @naturalresources.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans control the government and refused to negotiate.

They own this shutdown.

They're cutting healthcare and abandoning our national parks.

They wanted this.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 8d

Starting TONIGHT, Republicans are choosing to shut down our government instead of negotiating to save health care. Their damaging agenda is out of control, and I assure you we are doing everything we can to stop them.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 8d

We are HOURS away from a Republican shutdown. @housedemocrats.bsky.social and I are here in Washington trying to get work done, but my radical Republican colleagues can’t even bother to show up.

We’re HOURS away from a Republican shutdown, and Dems and I are here trying to get work done.

YouTube video by Congressman Jared Huffman

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 13d

@montemader.bsky.social and I sat down to talk about what’s really happening inside the halls of Congress and how extremist Christian Nationalism is infecting our democracy. Check out our convo here ⬇️

Free Thought with Congressman @RepHuffman.

YouTube video by Monte Mader

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 13d

Your health care could skyrocket due to massive cuts Republicans made in their One Big Ugly Bill to pay for billionaire tax giveaways.

The GOP controls Washington and the ball is in their court: show up and negotiate with Democrats to lower costs or steamroll America into another Trump Shutdown.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 13d

If Republicans and Trump keep refusing to negotiate and shut down the government, Americans everywhere will feel the impacts.

My team and I are working around the clock to avoid this catastrophe, but we've compiled the information you need in the event of a shutdown ➡️

Government Shutdown Information | U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Jared Huffman

huffman.house.gov

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 14d

The government shuts down in 6 days, and Trump refuses to negotiate.

Republicans created a health care crisis, then pushed a spending bill they knew was doomed to fail... and now their wannabe dictator won't negotiate.

Their inability to govern is out of control and hurting the American people.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 16d

Students and I also took time to chat about foreign policy, gun violence, income inequality, and more. I'm always amazed by the incredible teens in our community.

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Rep. Jared Huffman @rephuffman.bsky.social · 16d

Focusing on young people's mental health is so important, so I was glad to see how Novato High School is helping students with their brand-new Wellness Hub.

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