Category Archives: Talking Points
Defend the ACA: Oppose Graham-Cassidy
WHAT’S HAPPENING: The Republicans are taking another run at “repeal and replace.” They have until Sept. 30 to slide through a bill with just 50 votes (plus Mike Pence). Their defeats earlier this summer don’t seem to be discouraging them. There is now a move in the Senate to pass a new bill sponsored by Senators Graham, […]
Continue readingAction Alert: Another Run at Repeal and Replace
Republicans are taking another run at “repeal and replace.” It must be stopped just like their attacks this summer on the ACA were stopped. The “Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson” bill would radically change our health care system and cause millions to lose their health care coverage. The bill will hurt low and middle-income Americans. The Republican bill will not only […]
Continue readingPerez: Trump is breaking the federal government’s promises to Native Americans
When Trump threatens the health and prosperity of Native Americans, he drags us all backward. Read Tom Perez’s Op-Ed in the LA Times: Trump is breaking the federal government’s promises to Native Americans – LA Times
Continue readingThe Battle for the ACA and Universal Coverage Is Far from Over
While we celebrate the defeat of repeal and replace last week, we must recognize the battles for affordable, universal coverage are far from over and demand our continued attention and activism. Thank you to all who showed up at the Our Lines on the Line Rally on Saturday! Thank you to our Precinct Committee Person, […]
Continue readingACA Repeal Is a Jobs Killer (as well as a people killer)
A third of all jobs created in the United States in the past decade have been in health care. America could lose more than a million jobs if the Senate votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act. That’s according to a report from George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund. “This legislation could single-handedly […]
Continue readingA Better Deal Is Launched
Congressional Democratic leaders launched their “Better Deal” for 2018 this week. It’s designed to be a rolling set of legislative proposals and “Contract with America”-style plans to explain to the American people what they would do if they gain control of Congress in 2018. In an Op-Ed for the New York Times, Senate Minority Leader Chuck […]
Continue readingFree Community College – Not a Radical Idea
Here’s an op-ed from Gubernatorial Candidate David Garcia. He points out how state-supported free community college is an economic booster. Other states, including Republican dominated states, do it. Arizona should not be left behind: My Turn: Free community college in Arizona if I’m elected governor via @azcentral
Continue readingTrump, The Great Negotiator, Fails Again
The Trump administration’s 100 days of trade talks with China ended with a whimper on Wednesday, as the two sides failed to reach a breakthrough agreement. The Washington Post’s Ana Swanson reports: “The United States unsuccessfully pressed China to make a substantial commitment to cut its steel production, according to people with knowledge of the matter, […]
Continue readingMade in America Week: “We’ll Get Back to You on That.”
This week the Trump administration highlights U.S. manufacturing, the latest of its theme weeks orchestrated by aides while Trump sits on the couch and tweets nonsense. On Monday, the White House held a craft show, featuring products from all 50 states. Wednesday, the President himself is scheduled to make a statement related to the theme. Meanwhile, the Trump Organization […]
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