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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 1h

Healthcare is hanging in the balance for over 100,000 Illinoisans, including 60,000 folks here in Chicago. I will hold the line for each and every family impacted.

60,000 Chicagoans Expected to Lose Coverage if Enhanced Health Care Subsidies Expire in December

About 4.8 million people are expected to lose their Affordable Care Act coverage in 2026 if Congress does not extend a set of enhanced subsidies created under the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. That...

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 22h

It's been 5 months since my campaign for U.S. Senate launched, and we haven't wasted a single day! Folks are joining our team from every corner of Illinois because we all share the same mission: Make sure this country is there for the next families who need it.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 21h

If Republicans allow the ACA subsidies to expire, premiums will nearly double for millions of Americans. For some families, they'll jump 250%. That's unacceptable.

Who will lose out when ACA health insurance subsidies expire?

Here’s a look at who could be affected by the end of the Affordable Care Act credits and how much prices could change.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 22h

It's been 5 months since my campaign for U.S. Senate launched, and we haven't wasted a single day! Folks are joining our team from every corner of Illinois because we all share the same mission: Make sure this country is there for the next families who need it.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 1d

On this Indigenous People's Day, let us take time to honor and celebrate the people and culture that first called this land home.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 3d

It was great to join the Schaumburg Democrats this morning at their annual breakfast! I’m so honored to have their endorsement, and proud to have them stand beside me in the fight against Trump’s tyranny.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 3d

This is my community. This is one of our children. Absolutely horrific. Un-American. I am pushing for answers — Donald Trump needs to be held accountable.

Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 4d

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Springfield meet and greet today! Our people-powered team is growing one community, and one conversation, at a time.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 4d

I had a wonderful time at the DPI Gala last night! Illinois Democrats are standing united against Trump’s chaos.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 7d

📺 I have a plan to take on Trump’s abuses of power. Like my name, it’s too long for a 30-second ad – or Bluesky. The highlights:

➡️Repeal Trump’s Medicaid cuts
➡️Rein in ICE
➡️Stop presidents from deploying the military against us

Watch below and read the full plan at TrumpAccountabilityPlan.com.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 5d

Trump's Large, Lousy Medicaid cuts are impacting hospitals, healthcare workers, and families across Illinois.

Losing health care coverage - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture

Dr. Janet Albers is sad that thousands of Springfield-area patients could lose Medicaid coverage and delay care because of Republican President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Albers, a fami...

www.illinoistimes.com

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 5d

We cannot open a government, and shut down people’s healthcare.

I’m holding the line for Illinoisans.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 6d

I'm honored to have Pastor Harrell's support! It was great to join him and Black Men United on Monday for a community giveaway! With the Trump Administration making it nearly impossible for families to get by, organizations like BMU are playing a critical role in supporting our neighbors.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 7d

Hold the line and don’t surrender.
For our unions.
For our veterans.
For working families across the country — I will hold the line and never surrender.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 7d

Let's be clear: Donald Trump would rather arrest his political opponents for made up crimes than release the Epstein Files that contain real ones.

His abuse of power knows no bounds.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 7d

📺 I have a plan to take on Trump’s abuses of power. Like my name, it’s too long for a 30-second ad – or Bluesky. The highlights:

➡️Repeal Trump’s Medicaid cuts
➡️Rein in ICE
➡️Stop presidents from deploying the military against us

Watch below and read the full plan at TrumpAccountabilityPlan.com.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 7d

What is happening in Chicago and across the country is unAmerican. Donald Trump wants to bully us into silence, but I will keep using my voice to call out ICE.

wgnradio.com

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 7d

If Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress get their way, insurance premiums for millions of Americans could more than DOUBLE. I'm holding the line because healthcare is a right, not a privilege.

ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Would More than Double on Average Next Year if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire | KFF

KFF estimates that, if Congress allows the enhanced premium tax credits to expire at the end of this year, ACA Marketplace enrollees on average would see their premium payments more than double next y...

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 8d

I was honored to speak at the Citizen Action Candidate Forum this evening where we covered some of the most pressing issues facing Illinoisans — including the presence of ICE agents throughout Chicago.

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 9d

We cannot open a government that will shut down people's healthcare.

Republicans are holding Americans' health care hostage — and lying about it

By refusing to extend premium tax credits, GOP leaders are using the shutdown fight to gamble the coverage of millions of Americans.

www.msnbc.com

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 9d

I had a wonderful time with the Grundy County Democrats tonight! Thanks so much to Chair Tim Bradley for hosting.

Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 10d

I was honored to speak at the 2nd Annual Southern Illinois Democratic Summit! Thank you to the SIDCCA for hosting and to everyone who stopped by.

Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 10d

This morning I had the opportunity to speak to some Chicagoans about the issues they care about the most.

I’m running for Senate to ensure all Illinoisans have a seat at the table.

Thank you so much State Senator Ram Villivalam and the 39th Ward Democrats!

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 11d

We must call Trump's actions for what they are: An escalation and an ego trip. There is no reason for the National Guard to be deployed against Chicagoans other than to intimidate peaceful protestors and cause more fear in our communities. Illinoisans will not back down in the face of tyranny.

Trump Sending 300 National Guard Troops To Chicago, Governor Says

The escalation comes after weeks of President Donald Trump threatening to send the National Guard to Chicago.

blockclubchicago.org

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Raja Krishnamoorthi @rajaforil.bsky.social · 12d

The Large, Lousy Law could lead to 11 hospitals in Illinois closing. It’s unacceptable, and I’m fighting back every step of the way to repeal these cuts and save our healthcare.

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