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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 18h

If you live in #CA44 and your premium is increasing, I WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORY: bit.ly/4gYbJLu

Tell Us Your Health Care Story – Congresswoman Barragan

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 18h

While they’re relaxing at home, Californians are about to receive notices about huge increases in their health care premiums. @housedemocrats.bsky.social are here in Washington ready to reopen the government and fix the Republican health care crisis.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 18h

It’s Day 15 of the Republican shutdown — and week 3 of House Republicans out on vacation.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 21h

From taking orders to crafting lattes, Nestor’s community-driven coffee bar, Helping Hands Coffee, brings people together, supports local non-profits and creates opportunities for youth and small businesses. Thank you Nestor for uplifting the #CA44 community one cup at a time!

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 21h

We are highlighting #Lynwood’s Nestor Enciso for #HispanicHertiageMonth!

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 23h

@housedemocrats.bsky.social are in Washington today to amplify their voices — and all Americans. We are here and ready to work to save health care and reopen the government.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 23h

Small business owners like Jackie and her husband rely on the Affordable Care Act to afford their health insurance. Moms like Jonna rely on Medicaid to take care of her children who have critical and chronic illnesses.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 23h

Republicans’ health care crisis means health care workers like Heather will be put under even more strain at the hospital where she works.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 1d

Join us LIVE: Steering & Policy @HouseDemocrats are holding a hearing on the Republican health care crisis to hear from providers, a small business owner, and hardworking Americans how cuts to health care will harm them and their communities.

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House Democratic Hearing on Republican Cost Increases

YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 1d

AZ’s 7th Congressional District deserves representation.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 1d

Members have a right to enter the Speaker’s reception area to ask to see the Speaker. The Speaker needs to do his job and stop blocking a new Member from being sworn in. Rep. Elect Grijalva was certified this morning and has no legal barriers as to why she can’t be sworn in.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 1d

Joined DWC Members to demand Speaker Johnson swear in Adelita Grijalva immediately — and a USCP officer forcefully grabbed me as I was with the group of Members of Congress. We had our congressional pins on.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 1d

@housedemocrats.bsky.social are in Washington ready to work on a bipartisan solution to reopen the government and keep health care costs down for working families.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 1d

It’s day 14 of the Republican shutdown and they are still out on vacation — meanwhile, Americans have already started to receive notices that their monthly health care premiums are about to skyrocket in cost.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 2d

Chris told us that “The fight for clean air isn’t just about protecting our planet; it’s also about protecting our community and our families.” Thank you Chris for looking out for #CA44!

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 2d

As the Parks, Recreation, and Marine Commissioner for Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Marine, he works to ensure our communities have access to new parks and equitable outdoor spaces.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 2d

We are celebrating #LongBeach’s Chris Chavez for #HispanicHeritageMonth!

Chris is the Deputy Policy Director for @cleanairca.bsky.social and an advocate for community-driven policies that reduce pollution and improve public health.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 2d

Clinics like this provide vital services and work to ensure our neighbors don’t go hungry.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 2d

@housedemocrats.bsky.social are ready for Republicans to come back to Washington and work on a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government, solve the health care crisis they created, and make sure funds don’t run out for clinics like the #SouthGate WIC clinic.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 2d

Children and mothers shouldn’t lose access to food benefits and nutritional assistance because Republicans refuse to show up to work.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 3d

The ceasefire is the first step towards what we all hope and pray is lasting peace and stability for Israelis and Palestinians.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 3d

Encouraged by the positive developments in the Middle East — all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released and are with their families, and life-saving aid has surged into Gaza.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3d

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages.

The Israeli military says it has taken custody of them and will transport them onward to Israel. Follow AP's live updates.

Live updates: Israel says Hamas hands over first 7 hostages to Red Cross as part of Gaza ceasefire

The key exchange follows a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war. U.S. President Donald Trump was also arriving in the region along with other leaders to discuss the U.S.-proposed deal and postwar plans.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 3d

@housedemocrats.bsky.social continue to wait for Republicans to return and work with us to find a bipartisan solution that saves health care and reopens the government.

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 3d

It’s Day 13 of the Republican shutdown.

While House Republicans refuse to come back to Washington — Americans have started to miss paychecks, see VA regional offices closed, experience flight delays, and have trouble getting through to key agencies like the IRS.

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Some Americans Are Starting to Feel the Impact of the Government Shutdown

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Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 3d

Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay!

Today we honor the history, culture, and contributions of the Indigenous people. This day serves as a time for education and recognition of the original inhabitants of the Americas and the resilience of Indigenous communities.

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