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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 4h

What exactly are these “Democrat programs” Trump wants to cut?

Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid—all started by Democrats.

Seems like a “Democrat program” is anything that helps the daily lives of working-class Americans…

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 5h

Trump just gave $40 BILLION to Argentina while our government is literally shut down because Republicans refuse to fund it.

"America first" yeah, right.

"First" means you put America BEFORE Argentina or any other countries where Trump might have friends in power, not after.

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: The Trump administration is doubling its Argentina bailout to $40 billion.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 8h

Since day 1 of the Trump regime, Republicans have attacked the programs Americans rely on.

First, Social Security, then SNAP, & now health care.

Democrats won't let them. We're fighting to reopen the government and extend the ACA tax credits, all while protecting your budget.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 1d

Regardless of political affiliation, these messages are horrifying.

Jokes about racism, rape, and the horrors brought on by Hitler are sickening.

Politico @politico.com · 2d

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 1d

Republicans control the House.
Republicans control the Senate.
Republicans control the White House.

This shutdown has Republicans' name written all over it.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 2d

It doesn’t matter if you’re in a blue or a red state; health care premiums are set to skyrocket.

Democrats are fighting to lower those costs, no matter where you live or who you voted for.

Meanwhile, Republicans seem to only care about securing tax breaks for the top 1%.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 2d

It's been two weeks since Republicans shut down the government.

Two weeks of Democrats showing up ready to negotiate, and two weeks of Republicans refusing to even come to the table.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 7d

In July, Republicans cut SNAP with their Big Ugly Bill.

Now, MILLIONS are at risk of losing food assistance because Republicans refuse to fund the government.

Again & again, when given the chance to help Americans, Republicans choose to help their billionaire buddies instead.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 7d

Republicans are doing NOTHING to find a funding solution.

Trump and Senate Republicans continue refusing to negotiate with Democrats, all while House Republicans haven’t been to work in 20 days...

Americans are suffering, and Democrats seem to be the only ones trying to fix it.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 7d

Republicans have now been given six opportunities to extend the ACA credits, lower costs, and reopen the government.

Instead, they have doubled down on their proposal to RAISE your health care premiums so they can hand out tax breaks to their ultra-rich friends.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 8d

Today, Senate Republicans had another chance to do what is best for their constituents by reopening the government and protecting access to health care.

Once again, they chose not to.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 8d

It's day 8 of the shutdown, and Republicans are still playing partisan games, refusing to protect Americans' access to health care, all at the expense of millions of federal workers.

It’s past time for Republicans to come to the table and fix the crisis they created.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 9d

It's day 7 of Republicans' shutdown.

Democrats have a plan to protect your health care, but Republicans are refusing to talk because they want to make YOU pay MORE for the care you need so the top 1% can get a tax break.

Talk about misplaced priorities...

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 13d

Republicans won’t lower your health care costs for one big reason.

Because it would hurt the pockets of their billionaire friends.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 14d

Republicans won't extend the ACA credits to make health care more affordable for Americans, but will gladly make life cheaper for the top 1%.

They care more about billionaires than working-class Americans, and their shutdown priorities prove it.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 14d

Trump spent months distancing himself from Project 2025, only to empower its chief architect.

He lied yet again and thinks you’re too stupid to realize it.

And now, together, they want to add insult to injury for federal workers.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 14d

Democrats are fighting for the American people against Trump’s attacks on our health care, our economy, and our Democracy.

...And Republicans are fighting to RAISE your health care premiums.

Two very different priorities.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 15d

Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives.

Our government shut down because of their unwillingness to do their jobs.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 15d

How insecure do you have to be to waste millions of dollars flying generals in from around the world just to thump your chest for a few hours?

The silence from the Generals says it all.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16d

Trump to a room of generals: "I've never walked into a room so silent before. Just have a good time. And if you want to applaud, you applaud."

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 15d

Republicans would rather shut down the government than address the healthcare crisis they’ve created.

My statement on Republicans’ government shut down:

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 15d

Republicans want to double health premiums for millions of Americans next year.

Democrats want to extend coverage & ensure Americans can afford health care.

It's really that black and white.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 16d

"Highest mail standard"... what is this USPS?

This guy is supposed to be the nation's best and brightest?

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 16d

Grocery costs are skyrocketing.

Republicans' solution? Cut food assistance programs.

Now, Americans in Hawaii & every corner of the country are struggling to keep food on the table.

Slashing our best tool to combat food insecurity to give the top 1% a tax break was just cruel.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 16d

Yesterday was #NationalCoffeeDay, but what do they say? It's better latte than never?

Hawaii is the country's largest coffee-producing state, which gives us some grounds to celebrate big!

Thank you to all the individuals in Hawaii whose hard work keeps our country caffeinated!

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono @hirono.senate.gov · 17d

Democrats simply want to ensure Americans can afford health care next year, and Republicans are calling us the bad guys in this scenario??

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