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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 7h

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Stalemate in Congress puts ACA subsidies, and millions of Americans, at risk

Lori Hunt, a breast cancer survivor, says she "couldn't afford" health insurance without the subsidies she receives through the Affordable Care Act.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 7h

Without key Affordable Care Act tax credits, Americans like Lori Hunt would have to pay more for their health insurance than their mortgage.

And yet Republicans refuse to work with us to lower health care costs. It's baffling.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 1d

Congressional Republicans are refusing to take action and stop the health care premium spikes.

And it's their own constituents' health insurance on the line.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 2d

No American should face financial ruin because they need surgery or they're battling cancer.

Americans need health insurance they can afford. Let's work together to extend key Affordable Care Act tax credits.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 4d

Today's Daily Blessing: Meeting with Cardinal Dolan in New York City.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 5d

Today's Daily Blessing: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and her work to make our subway system safer!

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 5d

Democrats, Republicans, and Independents all benefit from key Affordable Care Act tax credits. And nearly 80% of the public want us to extend these tax credits.

Republicans should be working for YOU, not shutting down the government.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 5d

Amidst the chaos, we secured two important amendments in this year's defense bill — my amendment ensuring our military can take down drone incursions and Senator Kaine's amendment to repeal the 2002 Iraq War authorization.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 6d

To listen to the full podcast, visit faith.yale.edu/podcast.

For the Life of the World Podcast | YCFC

What is a life worthy of our humanity? How can we live it? Featuring Yale's Miroslav Volf, Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Matt Croasmun, and Drew Collins for conversations exploring theology and culture. Hosted...

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 6d

I was grateful to join Yale's Drew Collins on "For the Life of the World" to discuss how my faith informs my public service.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 6d

The American people can't afford to pay thousands more for their health insurance.

Senate Democrats are fighting to bring down health care costs, but it’s up to Senate Republicans to join us.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 8d

Commissioner Bisignano's comments erode trust in Social Security, and our seniors deserve better. The Trump administration is now claiming they won't push to raise the retirement age, & Senate Democrats are going to hold them to it.
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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 8d

Make no mistake: raising the retirement age is effectively a cut in Social Security benefits.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 8d

It's time for Republicans to join Democrats and stand up for their constituents. New Yorkers can't afford to pay even more for their health care.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 8d

If Congress doesn't take action, the cost of health care is going to skyrocket. An individual in Clinton County making $65,000/year will pay roughly $6,400 MORE per year for their insurance.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 8d

Today, we mark 2 years since 1,200 innocent people – including dozens of fellow Americans – were murdered by Hamas. They were mothers & fathers, sons & daughters, neighbors & friends. I've fought every day to help bring the hostages home, & my heart is with the families on this painful anniversary.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 9d

Members of Congress shouldn't be paid while hundreds of thousands of hardworking people are sent home or expected to work without pay.

That's why I'm forgoing my paycheck for this entire shutdown.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 12d

President Trump is mad at Senate Democrats for fighting to lower health care costs, but he's punishing the American people.

This is your money, your taxes. Your community shouldn't be targeted or punished because your state's electoral votes didn't go to President Trump. It's plain un-American.

Trump targets states that voted for Harris in shutdown fight

The Office of Management and Budget is withholding billions in energy and infrastructure money in more than a dozen states that voted against Trump.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 12d

That's right — nearly 80% of the public want us to extend key tax credits and lower health care costs.

Congressional Republicans should listen to their own constituents.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 13d

Secretary Duffy promised me that the Trump administration would not pull back funding for these two major infrastructure projects in NYC.

Their announcement is a complete betrayal of a commitment made to New Yorkers. They're using New Yorkers' tax dollars to score political points. It's shameful.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 13d

We can't afford to kick this down the road. It's time to stand up for the American people and lower health care costs.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 14d

No one should face financial ruin because they need surgery or they're battling cancer.

Let's come together to lower health care costs and fund the government.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 15d

To be clear, undocumented immigrants aren't even allowed to enroll in federally funded health coverage.

This is a lie to distract from the fact that Republicans are making your health care more expensive. The people they're hurting are seniors on fixed incomes & working Americans.

Explaining the G.O.P.’s Misleading Talking Point on the Looming Shutdown

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 16d

Congressional Republicans can vote to lower health care costs for Americans like Victoria, or they can shut down the government. The choice is clear.

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Kirsten Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social · 16d

"Victoria and her husband have discussed divorcing ‒ just on paper ‒ to protect their assets if her health care costs tip her into bankruptcy." In the richest country in the world, no family should face financial ruin because of a cancer diagnosis.

These people have found their health care at the center of a shutdown showdown

Small business owners, self-employed people and early retirees are among the 24 million Americans who could lose the tax credit

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