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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 12h

It’s not politics. It’s your kid’s doctor visits. Your mom’s cancer screening. It’s deeply personal. And the letters being sent to Michiganders about price increases aren’t some made-up line. People know their pocketbooks. And they certainly know when politicians are trying to sell them a line.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 12h

The House has been out 28 straight days. Paid. And @SpeakerJohnson is dismissing the health care crisis as ‘just politics.’

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 15h

Sen. Elissa Slotkin: "We want to sit in a room and have a negotiation. We don't want to negotiate through the press. I don't need to watch Senator Thune on TV in order to find out what he says he's offering. Just get in a room like adults do and we can talk this out."

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 13h

Intern with Senator Slotkin!

🚨Deadline to apply is October 27th🚨

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Internships & Page Program - Senator Elissa Slotkin

The Office of Senator Elissa Slotkin offers paid internships for the Fall, Spring, and Summer class sessions.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 16h

A retired couple from Gaylord, who are on a fixed income, told me that if healthcare.gov credits aren’t extended, they believe their costs will go up 40 to 60 percent!

Share your story: slotkin.senate.gov/letters

Send me your letters. - Senator Elissa Slotkin

As of October 1, 2025, the federal government is shut down. Senator Slotkin is working in a bipartisan way to reopen the government as soon as possible, and her office will remain open during the…

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 19h

Michigan's auto industry is the lifeblood of our economy. Whenever any Big 3 auto company invests millions of dollars to create new auto jobs in my state – that’s a good day for Michigan. This announcement solidifies Stellantis’ commitment to Michigan. bridgemi.com/business-wat...

$13B Stellantis expansion plan includes new jobs for Michigan - Bridge Michigan

Stellantis plans to invest $13 billion over four years to expand manufacturing in the US. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expects 900 jobs for Michigan as a result.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 1d

President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is causing a health care crisis.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 1d

We want to have a conversation like adults and talk about health care.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 2d

A child care business owner. A retiree from Jackson. A clergy member from mid-Michigan. These are the health care stories Michiganders shared with me.

Share your story: slotkin.senate.gov/letters

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 2d

We are on the verge of a health care crisis, where over 15 million could lose health care and President Trump still refuses to negotiate to end the govt shutdown. But today, he celebrated a $20 billion taxpayer-funded bailout to his buddy in Argentina. abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Trump to welcome Argentina's President Milei as US extends $20 billion lifeline

Argentina’s libertarian leader is sparing no praise for the U.S. president ahead of his first White House meeting with Donald Trump

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 2d

A clergy member in mid-Michigan told me that her employer provided insurance will go up next year. She said the plan for her and her husband will cost $2,244 MORE a year ($160 a month) for the same coverage in 2026. Share your story at: slotkin.senate.gov/letters

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 2d

Share your story at: slotkin.senate.gov/letters

Send me your letters. - Senator Elissa Slotkin

As of October 1, 2025, the federal government is shut down. Senator Slotkin is working in a bipartisan way to reopen the government as soon as possible, and her office will remain open during the…

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 2d

This is a common story. People still don’t know HOW MUCH they will pay, but know it is going to be more. A woman from Houghton wrote in and told me she was ONLY able to afford insurance because of the healthcare.gov tax credits and now is worried she will have to drop it. She received this letter.

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U.S. Senator Gary Peters @peters.senate.gov · 6d

Sharing a few of the messages I’ve received from Michiganders about how rising health care costs will impact them and their families.

This shouldn’t be a partisan issue. We must work together to help folks access the health care they need.

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U.S. Senator Gary Peters @peters.senate.gov · 2d

The Affordable Care Act is a lifeline for Michiganders like Alana. After being laid off, she was able to afford health care for her family while finding new work because of the ACA premium tax credits.

This is why we are fighting to make health insurance more affordable.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 2d

Several people wrote in about insurers leaving the healthcare.gov marketplace, which gives people fewer options. A man from Berkley sent me this letter he received from his provider that is leaving the marketplace.

Share your story: www.slotkin.senate.gov/letters/

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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 3d

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) called a new policy enacted by President Donald Trump “unprecedented” and “straight out of an authoritarian playbook, where the President gets to play judge, jury and executioner” in a speech on the Senate floor on Oct. 8.

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Michigan’s Slotkin raises alarm in Senate over secret Trump-era terrorist group designation list • Michigan Advance

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) called a new policy enacted by President Donald Trump “unprecedented” and “straight out of an authoritarian playbook, where the President gets to play judge, jury an...

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 3d

Today is a day for celebration. After two years, the Israeli hostages are coming home and, with hope, the conflict and death can end on all sides. I remain hopeful this agreement can continue to build small ounces of trust that gets to a lasting peace for both the Israeli and Palestinian people.

Scenes of Joy and Anticipation as Hostages and Prisoners Are Exchanged

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 3d

A retiree from Jackson, who is too young for Medicare, told me he found out that without the healthcare.gov tax credits, his payments are going up $1500 a month! From $440 to $1,900.

Share your story: www.slotkin.senate.gov/letters/

Send me your letters. - Senator Elissa Slotkin

As of October 1, 2025, the federal government is shut down. Senator Slotkin is working in a bipartisan way to reopen the government as soon as possible, and her office will remain open during the…

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 4d

A child care provider in Ypsilanti told me the group plan for her, her family and her small number of employees is going up $469 per month. She is thinking about dropping insurance entirely because she can’t afford it.

Share your story: www.slotkin.senate.gov/letters/

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 4d

Over 450 Michiganders have shared their stories with me, and in the coming days and weeks, I will be sharing some of them.

Share your story: www.slotkin.senate.gov/letters/

Send me your letters. - Senator Elissa Slotkin

As of October 1, 2025, the federal government is shut down. Senator Slotkin is working in a bipartisan way to reopen the government as soon as possible, and her office will remain open during the…

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 4d

Our health care system is headed toward a crisis because of what this President has done on health care. And it’s going to cause everyone to either pay more or lose their health care. This includes people on private insurance who are getting their letters as we speak.

Send me your letters. - Senator Elissa Slotkin

As of October 1, 2025, the federal government is shut down. Senator Slotkin is working in a bipartisan way to reopen the government as soon as possible, and her office will remain open during the…

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 6d

Because of what this President has done, everyone is either going to see their prices go up or they are going to lose their health care. I want to hear your stories. Share them: slotkin.senate.gov/letters

Send me your letters. - Senator Elissa Slotkin

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 6d

In our Intel Briefing this week:

An update on the govt shutdown and the stories I'm getting from Michiganders on the health care premium increases they’re being told about.

I go deep on Trump's playbook to declare secret wars against secret enemies and label Americans as domestic terrorists.

Intel Briefing: Shutdown update, health care stories from Michiganders and Trump's secret wars

YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 6d

The ceasefire agreement is welcome news. Hopefully it will endure and lead to a lasting peace.

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