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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 9h

My constituents have already been getting notices that their monthly health insurance bills are going to double. Why? Because Republicans refuse to extend critical ACA tax credits.

I want to hear from you: how much are your costs going to go up? budzinski.house.gov/posts/seekin...

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 12h

Congress awarded this medal to every Rosie back in 2020 and when we found out about Betty’s story, my office worked to secure a physical medal from the U.S. Mint which I presented to her today. I’m so glad we were able to honor this incredible member of our community!

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 12h

It was an incredible honor to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Collinsville’s own Betty Wrigley. A real-life Rosie the Riveter, this award recognizes Betty’s invaluable contributions to the war effort during WWII and celebrates her role as a trailblazer for generations of women in America.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 17h

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, where we honor the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples who have inhabited the Americas for tens of thousands of years. I stand with Native communities in Illinois and across the country as we work toward a more just and equal future.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 18h

After 738 long days, every hostage is finally free. The nightmare for them and their families is finally over.

Today marks a hopeful beginning toward lasting peace in the region.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 3d

Laying off federal workers during a government shutdown isn’t just unprecedented – it’s illegal.

This is a move straight from President Trump’s Project 2025 playbook and we’re going to fight back with everything we’ve got.

Trump administration begins laying off federal workers amid shutdown

White House budget director Russell Vought said reductions in force were underway.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 3d

The ACA tax credits have been life changing. I spoke out about how families in my district would be impacted if Republicans let them expire and allow costs to skyrocket.

We must protect affordable care.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 3d

Honored to speak at the @afscme.bsky.social Retiree Council’s annual meeting this morning! I am committed to protecting the promise of Social Security and ensuring that every hardworking American can retire with dignity.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 3d

I met with constituents to hear how their costs are increasing because of the Republican healthcare crisis — specifically because of their failure to extend critical ACA tax credits. These impacts are real, they’re devastating, and they’re happening right now. Congress needs to act.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 4d

I am hopeful all parties will seize this moment to imagine — and to build — a better future for Israelis, Palestinians, and all people across the Middle East.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 4d

This agreement must not simply halt the violence and hunger, but pave the way for a viable two-state solution, the rebuilding of Gaza, and the establishment of governance rooted in peace, stability, and human dignity.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 4d

True peace cannot be achieved without an end to the profound suffering of the Palestinian people. Thousands of innocent lives — many of them children — have been lost, and communities devastated.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 4d

Once the first phase of this agreement is complete, we can begin working toward a lasting peace — one that guarantees Israel’s enduring security and ensures that the horrors of October 7th are never repeated.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 4d

The families of the hostages spent countless hours praying and hoping for the safety of their loved ones. Soon, that nightmare may finally come to an end.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 4d

The agreement that has been reached centers on three critical priorities: an immediate end to the war, the release of the remaining hostages, and the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to those in Gaza.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 4d

After more than two years, peace is finally on the horizon for both the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. 🧵

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 4d

So long as our federal workers are working without pay, I’m not accepting my paycheck either.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 4d

Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are REFUSING to address the manufactured healthcare crisis that they created.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 4d

During this shutdown, I want our veterans to know that many critical VA services remain open — including health care and the suicide hotline. ⬇️

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 5d

I met with my Vets Advisory Council today to hear directly from folks on the ground how the veteran community – and the VA workforce – are being impacted by this shutdown. We need a bipartisan deal to reopen the government, protect healthcare, and ensure veterans can access the services they need.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 5d

The Trump administration’s decision to DELAY the clean up of PFAS from the drinking water in and around Scott Air Force Base is unacceptable. Our military servicemembers and communities near the base deserve to know that the water coming out of their tap is clean and safe.

‘Deeply concerning.’ PFAS cleanup delayed at Scott Air Force Base

The Department of Defense recently released new timetables for the cleanup with no explanation.

www.bnd.com

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 5d

The President of the United States just threatened to arrest Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson. We can't stay silent in the face of this dangerous, anti-democratic rhetoric.

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 5d

Huge thank you to everyone who took the time out of their evening to join my telephone town hall last night! We had nearly 12,000 folks on the call!

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 5d

Over the summer, Republicans wasted no time voting to extend massive tax breaks for billionaires that were set to expire at the end of this year.

Why are they now claiming that it's too much to extend tax credits to help working families afford their health insurance?

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 6d

It’s Day 7️⃣ of the Republican government shutdown.

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