Happy Election Day!
If you haven't yet voted, <a href="[link removed]">find your polling place here</a>. We'll be watching races for Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court, Virginia's state legislature, and governor in both Kentucky and Mississippi.
One thing we'll be keeping a particularly close eye on is the Ohio abortion ballot. After the fall of Roe v. Wade, voters turned out to the polls in record numbers to preserve abortion access. During last year's midterms, voters galvanized by the issue of abortion turned what was expected to be a red wave into a reiteration of support for Democrats. <a href="[link removed]">Ohio's Issue 1 ballot</a> will reveal whether the momentum will translate into the seventh straight victory for abortion rights in state referendums and offer a preview of next year's presidential election year.
Tune in to tomorrow's episode of the <a href="[link removed]">Hot Dish</a> for co-hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp's readout of election results.
ECONOMIC ELECTION FACTORS
An evergreen issue in elections is the economy. <a href="[link removed]">October's jobs report</a> saw 150,000 jobs added. During the past three years, President Biden has already overseen the creation 14 million jobs - the most jobs in a single term - while keeping unemployment under four percent for 21 straight months, the longest stretch since the 1960s.
Biden's commitment to supporting hardworking Americans continues with his <a href="[link removed]">Investing in Rural America tour</a>, which aims to connect rural residents with $5 billion in new funding to build out infrastructure, broadband access, and sustainable farming practices.
Despite the billions of dollars secured through the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act, and the macro data that illustrates a remarkable recovery, cooling inflation, and stabilizing economic growth, voters' personal finances are still feeling pinched - and their dissatisfaction has <a href="[link removed]">ominous implications</a> for Biden one year out from the election.
Not helping is House Republicans' insistence of running up against funding deadlines, sowing financial fear and threatening an economically chaotic government shutdown. With only 10 days until the expiration of the current continuing resolution, the House <a href="[link removed]">has no plans</a> to try passing another stopgap funding bill this week - not even the bizarre “<a href="[link removed]">laddered CR</a>,” which would divide the federal budget into separate funding streams and pave the way for a series of mini shutdowns in the future.
Congress must shift focus from political infighting to fighting to keep the government open, prioritizing people's well-being, removing the burden of uncertainty for families' finances, and continuing the development projects they've already promised to rural America.
SHARE YOUR RURAL HEALTH CARE STORY
Rural America faces unique health care challenges. One Country wants to raise awareness with policymakers in Washington, DC through first person testimonials by rural residents. <a href="[link removed]">Tell us your story and help us improve health care access in rural America.</a>
REMINDER: MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2024 COVERAGE
Seniors and families, NOW is the time to ensure your 2024 health care needs will be covered by selecting the plan that best fits your needs. Medicare Open Enrollment lasts until December 7. <a href="[link removed]">Explore your coverage options here.</a>
LOOKING AHEAD
In tomorrow morning's hearing, the <a href="[link removed]">Senate Appropriations Committee</a> will focus on the Biden administration's $16 million request to support the childcare industry in the wake of the American Rescue Act funding expiration.
ONE COUNTRY IN THE NEWS
OCP founder and former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp appeared on <a href="[link removed]">ABC News Live</a> to discuss Speak Mike Johnson's MAGA agenda, as well as on an <a href="[link removed]">ABC “Last Call”</a> panel to discuss work-life balance.
ICYMI
Daily Yonder: <a href="[link removed]">Rural Health Care Figures Prominently in 2023's Limited Political Races</a>
Axios: <a href="[link removed]">Medicare cuts doctor and hospital payments</a>
CNN: <a href="[link removed]">Democrats are counting on abortion politics to help deliver wins in key races across the country this week</a>
Politico: <a href="[link removed]">Johnson's brewing SNAP crisis</a>
The Hill: <a href="[link removed]">Farm bill faces battle as GOP pushes to strip climate, SNAP funding for subsidies</a>
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