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Trump’s Tax Plan: Net Nothing for Middle Class, Big Cuts for the Rich, Adds to Debt
Trump released a nine-page tax plan today. That's like doing the architectural drawings for your house on a napkin. A small napkin. What we do know: The plan will likely add to America's $20 trillion debt. There are [...]
“Cruelty, Incompetence, Lies” — not unique to Graham/Cassidy
In this useful essay, Paul Krugman exposes what happens when modern Republicans are asked to govern. To become particularly outraged, read the Vox.com article to which he provides a link. The point is that Republicans treatment of [...]
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 [...]
Action 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 [...]
Perez: 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
The 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 [...]