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AllAugust 11, 2026
ICYMI: Republican Medicaid Cuts Are Putting Hospitals At Risk
Washington D.C — New analysis warns that deep Medicaid cuts passed by congressional Republicans will soon put enormous pressure on the health care system millions of Americans depend on. Forbes reports that hospitals are already bracing for nearly $800 billion in Medicaid Cuts over the next decade. The article highlights how the Republican Medicaid rule […]
August 6, 2026
The Nation: Republicans Blocked Healthcare Subsidies—and Now More Americans Are Going Uninsured
Washington D.C — Millions of Americans are paying twice as much for their health insurance premiums as last year, and it’s congressional Republicans’ fault. The Nation reports that their decision to end health care tax credits is devastating working Americans, many of whom can no longer afford the premiums or deductibles needed to afford health […]
August 4, 2026
‘Republican Price Tag’ Campaign To Highlight Cost of Congressional Republican Policies & Demand Action During August Recess
Unrig Our Economy, Social Security Works, and Economic Security Project Action to Launch August Recess Campaign Highlighting $3,500 in Higher Costs Under Congressional Republicans WASHINGTON, D.C. — Throughout August, Unrig Our Economy, Social Security Works, Economic Security Project Action, and local partners across the country will launch the ‘Republican Price Tag,’ a nationwide effort to […]
August 4, 2026
ICYMI: Congressional Republicans’ Tariffs and Support for the Iran War Cost Farmers $1.4 Billion
Washington D.C — A new Joint Economic Committee (JEC) report detailed how rising diesel prices drove up the cost of planting corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and rice – five of the country’s most commonly grown crops. According to the report, farmers paid $1.4 billion on diesel alone for planting in 2026, a 63.2 percent increase […]
August 4, 2026
ICYMI: The Republican Tax Law Created The SNAP Crisis
Washington D.C — The Atlantic recently detailed how the Republican Tax Law has triggered a nationwide food affordability crisis. According to the article, the law cuts $186 billion from SNAP and leaves states facing an impossible choice: absorb the new costs, cut other essential services, or reduce food assistance for families. Instead of strengthening the […]
July 31, 2026
ICYMI: Congressman Tom Kean Jr. Profited From AI Data Center Stocks While New Jerseyans Faced Rising Electricity Costs
Washington D.C — On Wednesday, Gothamist reported that Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07) profited from stock trading in companies in the expanding AI data center industry, whose rising demand for power has resulted in higher electricity costs for New Jersey residents. According to the article, Congressman Kean Jr. traded “at least $90,000” in shares of […]
July 30, 2026
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Sen. Van Hollen, Rep. Debbie Dingell, & Americans With Serious Illnesses Warn Against Dangerous GOP Policy Attacking At-Risk Populations As July 31 Deadline Rapidly Approaches
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), & Americans who have been impacted by Washington Republicans’ attacks on health care joined a press call alongside Unrig Our Economy, Social Security Works, Protect Our Care, and Caring Across Generations to warn about a harsh new Republican […]
July 28, 2026
Rep. Summer Lee, State Sen. Maria Collett, & Pennsylvanians Warn About Dangerous GOP Policy Threatening Sick People With Deadline Looming
PENNSYLVANIA – Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), State Senator Maria Collett, and Pennsylvanians impacted by Republicans’ attacks on health care joined a press call alongside Unrig Our Economy, Action Together NEPA, and Affordable Pennsylvania to warn about a harsh new Medicaid rule that could rip coverage away from Pennsylvanians with serious and chronic illnesses. […]
July 22, 2026
House Republicans Just Voted to Give Billions More for the Iran War, As Working Families’ Costs Continue to Rise
Washington D.C — Today, House Republicans voted for a budget resolution that greenlights over $60 billion to pay for Republicans’ war in Iran, even as millions of Americans continue to struggle with higher costs. The Iran war has already cost Americans over $1,100 on average and continues to push up the price of gas, groceries, […]