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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 13h

ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment starts on Nov. 1!

Millions of Americans can’t wait ‘til Thanksgiving (Nov. 27!) to find out if the GOP, who control the House, Senate, and White House, will extend critical ACA tax credits and stop their health care costs from skyrocketing.

Thanksgiving travel looms as shutdown risk, GOP leaders say

They are citing flight cancellations and airport chaos amid their ongoing standoff with congressional Democrats.

www.politico.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 14h

$20 BILLION of your tax dollars to bail out a foreign leader.

But will Trump “be there” for the millions of hard-working Americans who are about to see their health care costs skyrocket without federal action?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

REPORTER: Your message to the people of Argentina?

TRUMP: We love them. We'll be there for them. They have a great leader. A very great leader.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 16h

While House Republicans are doing “important work” on their paid vacation, House Democrats are ready to do the *actual* important work of ending this government shutdown AND the looming shutdown of health care for millions of hard-working Americans.

American Bridge 21st Century @ab21.bsky.social · 4d

Mike Johnson claims Republicans are too busy doing “important work” back in their districts, to stay and Washington to avert the government shutdown, or at least get military families pay.

Here’s some of that very “important work” 🧵

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 17h

The GOP controls the House, the Senate, and the White House.

House Democrats are ready to get to work for the American people. When will House Republicans be?

Graphic of Roll Call headline "Lawmakers show little urgency to end shutdown as it enters its third week." It's edited with "lawmakers" crossed out to say "House Republicans" and an asterisk to the text, "Unlike House Democrats who are ready to get back to work"

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 18h

It’s Day 14 of this government shutdown & Day 25 of the House Republicans’ paid vacation.

It’s DEFINITELY time for a new GOP strategy- try getting back to Washington to work out an end to both shutdowns, including the looming shutdown of health care for millions of Americans.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Mike Johnson: "I don't have any strategy"

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

Hey #Philly: If you're already seeing your premiums rise, I want to hear from you!

You can comment below or share your story with my office at evans.house.gov/story

Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

For the third week in a row, the Speaker has cancelled votes.

House Democrats are ready to get back to work for the American people- reopening the government and stopping the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans. Why won’t House Republicans end their 21-day paid vacation and join us?

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 1d

On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, let us recognize the strength and resilience of Indigenous Peoples and the injustices they’ve experienced for generations.

Today and every day, I stand with our Indigenous communities in Pennsylvania and beyond in their continued fight for justice and equality.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 2d

If Speaker Johnson and congressional Republicans are so “concerned” about health care, why won’t they work with Democrats to stop the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans…

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

For the third week in a row, the Speaker has cancelled votes.

House Democrats are ready to get back to work for the American people- reopening the government and stopping the shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans. Why won’t House Republicans end their 21-day paid vacation and join us?

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

#Philly: Are you looking for a job? USPS is hiring!

Join USPS this Saturday, Oct. 11 between 9AM-1PM at their job fair to learn more.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

Without federal action, this Pennie enrollment season, people across PA will see their health insurance premiums skyrocket!

This crisis can’t wait. With only a few weeks until open enrollment begins on Nov. 1, Congress must act now!

Map of every county in Pennsylvania with the net premium percent change for Pennie 2026 Open Enrollment- without federal action to extend the ACA tax credits. Philadelphia county is highlighted where rates will raise an estimated 116%

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

The GOP's priorities could not be clearer: help the rich get richer, at the expensive of hard-working Americans.

ACA Open Enrollment starts on Nov. 1 and we are ALREADY seeing health care premiums skyrocket. But where’s the same sense of urgency from Republicans on this issue?

Tweet from Arthur Delaney: An awkward thing for Speaker Johnson's line about how Premium Tax Credits are "a December policy issue" is that the TCJA tax cuts were expiring at the same time as the PTCs but they urgently rushed to make the TCJA tax cuts permanent in July, saying America needed certainty

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

Mike Johnson sticks to no-show shutdown strategy as resistance mounts

"There is absolutely no reason for the House to be out of session," GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley said. "It’s embarrassing.”

www.politico.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 4d

👀🔍 None of Pennsylvania's 10 GOP congressmen seem to be mentioned in these stories about some House Republicans calling on Speaker Johnson to end their 21-day paid vacation – but if you’ve seen these types of comments from them, please share!

Screenshot from Politico article with photo of Mike Johnson:
Mike Johnson sticks to no-show shutdown strategy as resistance mounts
"There is absolutely no reason for the House to be out of session," GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley said. "It’s embarrassing.”

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 5d

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

Immigrant workers play a critical part in our food supply.

Trump's indiscriminate, abusive raids and deportations, alongside his reckless tariff-taxes, are driving up food prices for all. But, as I always say, that only matters to Americans who eat food!

Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis

In a filing in the Federal Register, the Labor Department argues there are “immediate dangers to the American food supply” due to a lack of migrant agricultural workers.

prospect.org

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

I rallied this week with @phillyaflcio.bsky.social and AFGE with a message for congressional Republicans- we must work together to end this government shutdown AND the looming shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans.

Congressman Evans standing with federal employees holding signs.

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 5d

Can Speaker Johnson read a calendar? It’s Oct. 9. ACA Open Enrollment starts Nov. 1.

This isn’t a Dec. 31 policy issue. Hard-working Americans across the country are ALREADY getting notified of massive premium increases, thanks to Republicans’ inaction.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Mike Johnson: "It's about keeping Congress operating so we can get to healthcare. We always were going to. They're lying to you. Okay? The healthcare issues were always gonna be something discussed, deliberated, contemplated, and debated in October and November."

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 6d

It’s Day 8 of the government shutdown, and Day 19 of NO votes in the House!

While Speaker Johnson is still making excuses about not bringing the House back to work- the shutdown of health care looms for 24 million Americans whose premiums will DOUBLE, with open enrollment fast approaching.

Tweet from Jake Sherman: Asked if he’ll bring the house back next week, Johnson said “we’ve already done our job”

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 6d

Air traffic controllers were already facing severe staffing shortages, especially after Trump’s reckless firings earlier this year. But soon, they will start missing paychecks.

The GOP created this crisis- but they would rather take a paid vacation – 19 days so far! - than get back to work.

Government shutdown staffing shortages cause flight delays at PHL and other airports

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders warned the situation was likely...

www.audacy.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 6d

During this #GOPShutdown, our servicemembers, TSA officers, air traffic controllers, and others are working unpaid.

But a $20 BILLION bailout for this Trump right-wing foreign ally was made "essential."

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7d

Burning down the house: Milei plays rock star as Argentina economy crashes

Facing protests and scandal, Argentina’s ‘rock star president’ performs in Buenos Aires, saying: ‘I’m human’

www.theguardian.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 7d

This year, 3 representatives-elect were sworn in less than 24 hours after their special elections. It’s been TWO WEEKS.

I proudly joined my House Democratic colleagues in calling on Speaker Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva as soon as possible.

PoliticsPA @politicspa.bsky.social · 7d

Five members of Pennsylvania’s seven-member Democratic delegation to Congress signed onto a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) calling on him to swear in newly-elected Arizona representative Adelita Grijalva. #PoliticsPA
www.politicspa.com/pa-democrati...

PA Democratic Delegation Calls On Johnson To Swear In Arizona Representative

Speaker's delay calls into question motives and Epstein

www.politicspa.com

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 7d

You can comment below or share your story with my office here: evans.house.gov/story

Address Lookup | Representative Dwight Evans

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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 7d

Open enrollment starts soon, and my constituents can’t wait to find out if the GOP, who have total control of Washington, will extend the tax credits that make their health care coverage affordable.

If you're already seeing your premiums rise, I want to hear from you!

If Republicans let Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, a family of four in PA-03 making $64,000 will see their annual premiums rise by 327%

If Republicans let Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, a 60-year-old couple in PA-03 making $82,800 will see their annual premiums rise by $11,485

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