John,

Donald Trump and Washington Republicans are waging an all-out war on working families. Their goal is simple: Take from the poor and give to the rich. 

First, they rammed through legislation that kicks nearly two million New Yorkers off their health care and slashes food assistance — all while giving tax breaks to their billionaire friends. New York’s seven GOP representatives could have stopped it. Instead, they chose to sell out their constituents.

Then, Washington Republicans chose to shut down the federal government instead of protecting access to affordable health care. They’re turning their backs on their constituents, and as a result, 140,000 New Yorkers will see their insurance premiums skyrocket by nearly 40% next year.

But that’s not all. Now, they’re deliberately preventing New York families from putting food on their tables. With Trump refusing to release federal funding for food assistance and Washington Republicans refusing to reopen the government, starting November 1, nearly three million New Yorkers will lose their benefits and could soon be scrambling to find their next meal. 

From ripping away affordable health care to gutting access to healthy food, Washington Republicans are making life harder for hardworking Americans.

Make your voice heard. Share your story and let us know how the GOP’s attacks on food assistance, health care, heating assistance, and other critical programs are hurting you and your community.

In the face of Washington Republicans’ cruelty, I’m doing everything in my power to get assistance to our families, and the small businesses, local farmers, and food pantries that keep New York’s food system strong, but we know that the real solution is for Republicans to end their shutdown and release our SNAP funding.

As Washington continues their relentless attack on New Yorkers, I’m going to continue to fight back and stand up for our families. 

We will not cower to these injustices. That's not the spirit of New Yorkers. It's not who we've ever been. I want you to know that I'm going to keep standing with you, shoulder to shoulder, and fighting for your families, for your friends, and for your communities.

Ever Upward, 

Gov. Kathy Hochul 

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