Washington D.C — Today, Unrig Our Economy released a new ad where Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s (AZ-06) own constituents call him out for voting to cut Medicaid and endanger the health care Arizona families rely on. Earlier this year, Congressman Ciscomani promised that he wouldn’t vote to cut Medicaid, and then voted for those cuts anyway – all to give more tax breaks to billionaires.
Now, Republicans in Congress are jeopardizing health care yet again. Congressman Ciscomani and his Republican colleagues are refusing to help millions of Americans afford their health care and extend vital health care tax credits – causing a government shutdown.
In the ad, all three Tucson residents highlight how Congressman Ciscomani’s vote to cut Medicaid could affect the health care coverage Arizona families rely on – all to pay for massive tax breaks for billionaires. Mary shares how she’d be unable to afford her medical bills without Medicaid’s support. Garrett highlights how Medicaid has helped him pay for the physical therapy he relies on as a result of his cerebral palsy. Andre discusses how Ciscomani’s cuts to health care put a strain on families. The ad urges Congressman Ciscomani to stop taking health care away from Arizonans and end the government shutdown.
“Congressman Juan Ciscomani promised not to cut Medicaid. He then turned around and voted for the largest Medicaid cut in history. Now, he helped cause the government shutdown, by refusing to make Arizonans’ health care more affordable,” said Unrig Our Economy Campaign Director Leor Tal. “He’s betrayed Arizonans like Mary, Garrett, and Andre, and he’s continuing to threaten the health care that millions of Arizonans rely on. Congressman Ciscomani must prioritize Arizonans’ health care and end the government shutdown.”
You can watch the ad here
Mary: I’ve been really struggling the past few years.
Garrett: When I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, I had to go through physical therapy and AHCCS paid for all that.
Mary: Without Medicaid, I couldn’t afford my medical bills.
Andre: Cutting Medicaid just puts a huge stress on families.
Mary: Congressman Juan Ciscomani voted to cut Medicaid.
Andre: To pay for tax breaks for billionaires.
Garrett: Congressman Juan Ciscomani, my health care is more important than tax breaks for billionaires.
Call Congressman Juan Ciscomani (202) 225-2542.
Tell him to stop taking away health care and end the government shutdown.
To learn more about the campaign, visit UnrigOurEconomy.com or contact press@unrigoureconomy.com
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About Unrig Our Economy
Unrig Our Economy is a national campaign to fix the rules of our economy to make it work for working people. We know that when the middle class does well, all of us do well — which is why we’re fighting on behalf of working Americans and holding corporations, their wealthy executives, and the politicians who enable them accountable.