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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 1h

Mike Johnson insisted Republicans “have lots of ideas of how to fix” Obamacare.

They’ve been saying that for the entire 15 years since the law passed. All they have come up with is kicking millions off coverage.

The GOP cannot be trusted with Americans’ health care.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 2h

I see Republicans criticizing Obamacare right now.

You ask them about their own health care policies, they've got nothing.

Republicans are the party of kicking Americans off health care. That was true during Trump’s 1st term when they tried to kill the ACA, and it's true now.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 3h

What happened to Trump’s claim that “other countries” will pay all the tariffs?

It was a lie. It always was.

Americans are paying the tariffs, and prices are higher as a result.

U.S. consumers bearing more than half the cost of tariffs so far, Goldman Sachs says

The findings suggest U.S. consumers will continue to struggle with high prices — something Trump had promised to address in the run-up to his re-election.

www.nbcnews.com

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians whose resilience and traditions are central to our nation's story.

Even if our president chooses not to, we recognize your struggle and honor your contributions to the United States.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 2d

Too many among us have been touched by the scourge of gun violence. It is striking communities everywhere. We must come together to end this epidemic.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 2d

I’m devastated by last night’s shooting in St. Helena Island, South Carolina. 4 killed and at least 20 were injured.

My prayers are with all the victims and families impacted by this senseless tragedy.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 3d

Worried about what next year’s HealthCare.gov plan premiums will cost you?

If Republicans block Democrats’ plan to continue ACA tax credits, premiums will spike for over 20 million.

Find out how much your costs could rise at calculator.americanscovered.org

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 4d

If average HealthCare.gov plan premiums double in a few months due to Republican inaction, 4 million people will lose health insurance.

Without health coverage, many will get sicker or skip care entirely.

So much for “Make America Healthy Again.”

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 4d

$2,571.

That’s how much health care premiums will increase next year for an average family of four in South Carolina on a HealthCare.gov plan.

Democrats want to end this shutdown and prevent that from happening. Republicans should join us.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you to everyone who has shared their Affordable Care Act experiences with me over the past few weeks.

This much is clear: health care is too expensive, reducing these tax credits would make it even more so, and millions would lose coverage as a result.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 4d

Trump is eviscerating the rule of law for political and personal benefit. The urgency of this moment commands all of us to speak out in defense of equal justice under the law—the foundation of our freedom and prosperity.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 4d

Attorney General Letitia James did her job in holding Trump accountable under the law. A jury agreed.

Now, Trump has weaponized the DOJ to baselessly prosecute her.

This isn't justice. This is Trump going after dissenters and those who expose his corruption.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 4d

Due to Trump’s tariffs, our farmers are getting slammed. The prices of everyday goods are increasing.

These tariffs are making Americans poorer, not richer.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5d

Are you enrolled in a HealthCare.gov plan and want to know how much your premiums will increase next year if Republicans refuse to join Democrats to stop cuts to ACA tax credits?

Visit calculator.americanscovered.org to see how much your premium will increase.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5d

Democrats want to reopen the government and continue these tax credits. Republicans refuse to even come to the table—and instead, they’re lying about what Democrats are actually proposing.

That's what's going on here.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5d

That means if we want to prevent people from facing skyrocketing premiums, Congress has to act now. Democrats have been raising the alarm about this looming crisis for months, but Republicans refused to listen.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5d

Right now, people are already getting notices about what their new monthly premiums will look like for next year. Open enrollment starts in November, and insurance companies need to lock in rates by then.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5d

Now, with the expiration date imminent, Democrats want to make this essential lifeline permanent.

Republicans don't.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5d

Many people have been asking why Obamacare/HealthCare.gov premiums will double on average next year.

Here's why: In 2021, Democrats voted to increase financial help for people buying health insurance through HealthCare.gov. In 2022, we extended this assistance through the end of 2025.

Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®

Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®. Official government website.

HealthCare.gov

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5d

Even if the American people could trust the Speaker—which they cannot—preventing ACA premiums from skyrocketing isn’t an issue that should be “discussed, deliberated, contemplated, and debated in October and November.”

It needs to be done. Now.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5d

Trump wants to punish Democrats for fighting for health care by cutting "Democrat programs."

Let me say that again: Trump wants to hurt Americans—by gutting essential public services—so that Democrats will give up their fight for Americans' health care.

We’re not giving up.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5d

Small business owners: if you get health coverage through HealthCare.gov, your premium is likely to substantially increase next year if Republicans don't work with Democrats to keep premiums down.

To my Republican colleagues: small business owners need your help.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5d

Republicans say “Obamacare doesn’t work.”

That’s ridiculous—the ACA has cut the number of uninsured Americans by 20 million.

Yes, costs are still too high. But if Republicans get their way, average marketplace premiums will double and millions will become uninsured again.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 6d

Democrats have voted repeatedly to reopen the government, and prevent 15 million Americans from losing their health care and premiums from skyrocketing for millions more.

Republicans voted against it each time.

Yes, facts are stubborn things.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 6d

If Republicans let average HealthCare.gov plan premiums double, a family of four making $65,000 will pay $250/month more for health coverage.

We need to lower costs of health care—forcing families to shoulder the price of a broken, overpriced system isn’t the answer.

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