As we wrap up week one of the government shutdown, I am thinking about the thousands of federal workers who are being forced to work without pay, the essential services that have been put on pause, and all the hardworking American families who are caught in this preventable Republican healthcare crisis.
If Republicans let the ACA tax credits expire, over 44 thousand people in CA-31 will lose their healthcare coverage. And healthcare costs will skyrocket for everyone else. People in CA-31 will see their premiums rise by up to $13,783. The cost of living in America is already way too high. Hardworking Americans will be forced between feeding their kids and getting their medication. My constituents should not have to make this difficult choice because Republicans created this nightmare.
While our military, TSA agents, and so many others will not see their paychecks during the shutdown, I have also requested to withhold my pay until an appropriations agreement takes place. I urge all my Republican colleagues to do the same.
This Republican shutdown is going to have devastating impacts on so many Americans across the country. From the healthcare crisis and rising costs to our entire federal workforce going without pay, this mess was manufactured by Republicans and it’s hurting Americans. Their lack of leadership is disappointing and the entire reason behind this shutdown.
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