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Friend,
I know I keep saying that Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill (which just became law) is the worst betrayal of working families in U.S. history. But unfortunately, it's true.
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- 15 million Americans will lose their healthcare thanks to Trump’s Medicaid cuts, sabotage of the Affordable Care Act, and refusal to renew health care tax credits.
- The largest cuts to SNAP ever, ripping food away from millions of Americans while raising grocery costs.
- Putting rural hospitals at risk of shutting down, cutting off health care access in Central and Eastern Washington.
- Defunding Planned Parenthood, jeopardizing preventative care like cancer screenings, birth control, and STI testing.
- Raising energy costs for families and businesses by gutting both clean energy tax credits and other investments in our local economy.
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All that, and much more, friend – and it's just to give billionaires and giant corporations trillions in tax breaks. The Republican Party has facilitated the biggest transfer of wealth ever. But don't let them fool you into thinking they are modern day Robin Hoods.
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They are taking from the poorest folks among us to put handfuls of cash into the pockets of the people who need extra handouts the least – and it's Washington families, seniors, workers, and women who will pay the price.
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That's why I'm not giving up this fight. I can't – so I'm working around the clock to hold them accountable and to make sure that people in Washington state and everyone knows exactly who's to blame when our rural hospitals close, when health insurers drop our kids from coverage, and when nursing homes kick seniors out.
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It's going to take all of us together to get our nation back on its feet. That's why, if you're able, I hope you'll chip in $5 or whatever you can spare today to help us keep organizing, supporting our neighbors, and defending Washington's values in Congress.
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Grateful to be in this fight with you,
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Patty Murray
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