Trump Threatening No Back Pay in Shutdown
Americans are dealing with enough uncertainty from the Republican shutdown. Now Trump is saying furloughed employees shouldn’t receive pay for their hard work. We know he avoids paying his employees, but not paying federal employees is UnAmerican. Learn more in the WRAL News article, Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown.
We Can’t Afford to Have Republicans in Charge
Since July, House Republicans have: Let healthcare premiums increase. Eviscerated funding for Medicaid and nutrition assistance. Let the government shut down. As costs rise and Americans lose their healthcare, we can’t afford to have Republicans in charge.
Trump to Put His Face on Our Currency
Trump said he’d lower costs on day one. Over eight months later, costs are still up, and he’s more focused on slapping his face on our currency than making your life easier. Learn more in the NBC News article, Treasury touts ‘first drafts’ of Trump dollar coin planned for next year.
Republicans Fight to Raise Healthcare Costs
Americans overwhelmingly support a plan to keep healthcare premiums affordable. But Republicans are fighting for their plan to raise the cost. We need to make healthcare more accessible and affordable. Read more in the NC Newsline article, Renewal of health subsidies backed by big majorities in poll, including Trump voters.
Trump Has Done Nothing to Combat Inflation
Trump said he’d lower costs on day one. What has he actually done? Nothing to combat inflation. Raised prices through tariffs. Now, his plan to shut down the government threatens to further raise healthcare costs.
Trump and Republicans Own This Shutdown
Trump and Republicans have already voted to raise Americans’ health insurance costs. They’re even willing to shut down the government to make it happen. They control the White House and Congress. They own this shutdown and the rising healthcare costs.
Hurricane Helene Federal Aid
Hurricane Helene devastated our state a year ago. North Carolinians are resilient. WNC has made great strides rebuilding and recovering, but the federal government cannot abandon them now. I’ll keep fighting to make sure Helene victims get the federal aid they need and deserve.
Trump Obsessed with Personal Grievances
The President is using the power of the federal government to target his political adversaries. Trump and his cronies are obsessed with his personal grievances, not the issues facing working Americans. Read more from the AP News article, Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted after Trump pushes for prosecution of longtime foe.
Government Shutdown Includes Threats to Fire Federal Staff
Republicans control the White House and Congress. They’d rather shut down the government than extend tax credits people need to afford insurance. Now, Trump is threatening to fire federal staff over the shutdown he’s causing. Trump is not working to help Americans.
Free Speech
This is a massive victory for free speech in America. And it shows that when we stand up and speak out, we can make things happen. Read more in the WRAL News article, ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday.