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AllMarch 6, 2026
In the Farm Bill Markup, Congressman Rob Bresnahan Doubled Down On Taking Food From Families, Children, and Veterans
Washington, DC – Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) is doubling down on raising working families’ costs and taking food assistance away from millions. During the House Agriculture Committee’s markup of the Republican Farm Bill this week, Congressman Bresnahan voted against reversing President Trump’s cuts to healthy, local food for children in schools, while also doubling down […]
March 5, 2026
In The Farm Bill Markup, Congressional Republicans Double Down On Agenda To Take Food From Families, Children, and Veterans
Washington, DC – Republicans in Congress are doubling down on their agenda that raises costs on working families and takes food assistance away from millions. During the House Agriculture Committee’s markup of the Republican Farm Bill this week, Republican committee members, including Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), voted against reversing President […]
March 4, 2026
Congressman Lawler Calls SNAP a “Lifeline” for Families in His District, After Voting for The Largest SNAP Cuts in History
Washington, DC – After voting for the largest cuts to SNAP in history last year, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) said this week that SNAP is a “lifeline for thousands of families” across his district and that protecting SNAP benefits “means protecting working families, seniors, and small businesses who rely on them every day.” Yet, he […]
March 4, 2026
Congressman Ciscomani and Congresswoman Miller-Meeks Voted to Take Food Off Families’ Tables. New Reporting Shows Their Constituents Are Paying The Price.
Washington, DC – Congressional Republicans’ devastating cuts to SNAP are taking vital food assistance from working Americans, as new reporting from Arizona and Iowa highlights significant declines in the program’s enrollment in both states – a warning sign for millions of working families nationwide. According to new reporting, there has been a 31 percent decline […]
March 3, 2026
ICYMI: New Polling Shows Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Tariffs. Now, Republicans in Congress Must Decide Whose Side They’re On
Washington D.C — New polling from Navigator Research shows Americans overwhelmingly believe President Trump and congressional Republicans’ tariffs are raising their costs and support the recent Supreme Court decision striking down many of those tariffs. Now, Republicans in Congress are in the spotlight as Trump imposes new tariffs. Not only do Republicans need to reject […]
February 27, 2026
New Ad: Preschool Director Describes How Tariffs Are Raising Costs for Small Businesses
Washington D.C — Today, Unrig Our Economy released a new ad featuring Michele, who runs a small preschool in New Jersey and describes how tariffs, which Congressman Tom Kean Jr. voted for, are affecting the cost of everyday supplies she needs to run her school. In the ad, Michele explains that recent tariff policies have […]
February 26, 2026
As Republican Tariffs Drive Up Costs, New USDA Report Says Food Prices Will Continue Soaring in 2026
Washington, DC – A new report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows food prices are expected to keep rising this year, as Republican policies continue to drive up costs for working Americans. According to USDA’s report, food costs are projected to climb another 3.1 percent in 2026, even higher than 2025 which […]
February 26, 2026
ICYMI: Working Americans Are Paying More So Billionaires Can Pay Less, Thanks To Republicans in Congress
Washington, DC – A new analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) confirms what families are already feeling: The Republican agenda is driving up costs for families in order to deliver more tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. Thanks to policies enacted by Republicans in Congress and the Trump administration, working people are […]
February 25, 2026
The Real State of the Union: Working Families Are Paying the Price Thanks to Republicans’ Policies
Washington, DC – Following President Trump’s State of the Union address last night, it’s important to remember that congressional Republicans are not bystanders to higher tariffs and massive health care cuts for millions of Americans – they are the fuel to the fire. Republicans in Congress have powered nearly every major policy President Trump touted. […]