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ONE YEAR LATER: Greg Cunningham-Backed Big, Ugly Bill Remains Deeply Unpopular As New Mexicans Suffer
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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ONE YEAR LATER: Greg Cunningham-Backed Big, Ugly Bill Remains Deeply Unpopular As New Mexicans Suffer
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This week marks one year since House Republicans voted for the Big, Ugly Bill, a disastrous tax scam that enacted the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American history to fund massive tax breaks for wealthy elites.
Greg Cunningham has supported the Republican health care crisis every step of the way - saying passing their agenda is his " number one priority " and
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WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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ONE YEAR LATER: Greg Cunningham-Backed Big, Ugly Bill Remains Deeply Unpopular As New Mexicans Suffer
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This week marks one year since House Republicans voted for the Big, Ugly Bill, a disastrous tax scam that enacted the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American history to fund massive tax breaks for wealthy elites.
Greg Cunningham has supported the Republican health care crisis every step of the way - saying passing their agenda is his " number one priority " andthat policies like taking health care and food away from families - " are good for the people " of NM-02, and " [he'd] like to help further those policies."
The DCCC made clear that the Tax Scam would be the defining issue of the NM-02 race - and that fact remains the same one year later. Here is why:
* Nearly 100,000 New Mexicans will lose health coverage, with nearly 40,000 at risk in NM-02. Marketplace enrollment has fallen by 4.2 million people nationally, while an estimated 3.8 million Americans have lost Medicaid or CHIP coverage since the law took effect.
* The Cunningham-backed bill cut nearly $47 million in estimated Medicaid revenue from NM-02 hospitals.
* Two hospitals and clinics have closed or will close and 15 are at risk of closing in New Mexico.
* New Mexico has the highest SNAP participation rate in the country and the Big, Ugly Bill threatened food access for over 60,000 households in NM-02. Enrollment has fallen by nearly 4% in New Mexico, with more than 17,000 fewer people in the state receiving nutrition assistance.
* Health care costs are soaring. New Mexicans have been forced to pay 21.5% more for their monthly premiums in 2026 or abandon their plans altogether.
* The Big, Ugly Bill remains deeply unpopular. Recent Navigator polling shows the law underwater by 11 points in battleground districts and 18 points nationally, underscoring the political liability Cunningham will face.
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser:
"Greg Cunningham has proven he will be another reliable vote for the Republican health care crisis. As a result of Republicans' shameful actions, hospitals are closing, children are losing food, and health care is being stripped away from tens of thousands of New Mexico families. GOP extremists like Cunningham are going to lose in November, and their unabashed cruelty is the reason why."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/one-year-later-greg-cunningham-backed-big-ugly-bill-remains-deeply-unpopular-as-new-mexicans-suffer/
ONE YEAR LATER: David Valadao's Big, Ugly Bill Remains Deeply Unpopular As the Central Valley Suffers
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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ONE YEAR LATER: David Valadao's Big, Ugly Bill Remains Deeply Unpopular As the Central Valley Suffers
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This week marks one year since David Valadao voted for the Big, Ugly Bill, a disastrous tax scam that enacted the largest cut to Medi-Cal and food assistance in American history to fund massive tax breaks for billionaires.
The DCCC made clear that a vote for this Tax Scam would be the defining vote of Valadao's race - and that fact remains the same one year later. Here is why:
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WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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ONE YEAR LATER: David Valadao's Big, Ugly Bill Remains Deeply Unpopular As the Central Valley Suffers
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This week marks one year since David Valadao voted for the Big, Ugly Bill, a disastrous tax scam that enacted the largest cut to Medi-Cal and food assistance in American history to fund massive tax breaks for billionaires.
The DCCC made clear that a vote for this Tax Scam would be the defining vote of Valadao's race - and that fact remains the same one year later. Here is why:
* Valadao cut health care for nearly 70,000 people in CA-22 - the highest impact in the entire nation. 87% of children in his district are Medi-Cal recipients.
* Valadao cut nearly $90 million in estimated Medi-Cal revenue from CA-22 hospitals in what local health care providers have called a financial "tsunami" jeopardizing " the long-term sustainability of rural health care " for the Central Valley.
* More than 1.7 million Californians will lose health coverage. Marketplace enrollment has fallen by 4.2 million people nationally, while an estimated 3.8 million Americans have lost Medicaid or CHIP coverage since the law took effect.
* 83 hospitals are at risk of closing in California, including 15 in the Central Valley.
* 1 in 4 CA-22 families rely on food assistance every month. Enrollment has fallen by 5.5% in California, with more than 300,000 fewer people in the state receiving nutrition assistance.
* Health care costs are soaring. Californians have been forced to pay 11.9% more for their monthly premiums in 2026 or abandon their plans altogether. California also saw a 3% decrease in enrollment since last year when the ACA tax credits expired.
* The Big, Ugly Bill remains deeply unpopular. Recent Navigator polling shows the law underwater by 11 points in battleground districts and 18 points nationally, underscoring the political liabi lity Valadao continues to face.
Read more on the impact of Valadao's vote:
* CNN: How a vote for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' put Republican David Valadao in danger of losing his seat
* Sacramento Bee: Rep. Valadao faces re-election challenge as Medi-Cal cuts affect Central Valley
* NBC News: Rep. David Valadao battles backlash in his swing district after voting for Medicaid cuts that hit close to home
* CalMatters: California Rep. David Valadao voted for Medi-Cal cuts. Will voters hold it against him?
* LA Times : Valadao votes for a Trump megabill expected to disrupt healthcare for many in the Central Valley
* Fresno Bee : Rep. David Valadao proves his empty vows to protect Medicaid were all lies | Opinion
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser:
" David Valadao betrayed his constituents when he voted for this Big, Ugly Bill. As a result of his shameful actions, hospitals are closing, children are losing food, and health care is being stripped away from tens of thousands of Central Valley families. Nowhere was hit harder than CA-22 from this vote, and Valadao is going to lose in November because of it."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/one-year-later-david-valadaos-big-ugly-bill-remains-deeply-unpopular-as-the-central-valley-suffers/
Mich. Democratic Party: What They're Saying - Mike Rogers Is "Dismissing Concerns From Struggling Families" While His Policies Hike Prices
LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Mike Rogers Is "Dismissing Concerns from Struggling Families" While His Policies Hike Prices
In case you missed it: Yesterday, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers was slammed by the Michigan AFL-CIO and state leaders for supporting policies that "raised prices of food, housing, gas and healthcare" in Michigan while "dismissing concerns from struggling families."
WHAT MICHIGANDERS ARE READING ABOUT PRICE HIKE MIKE'S AGENDA:
Michigan Public (https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-07-01/afl-cio-slams-republican-u-s-senate-candidate-mike-rogers-for-support-of-trump-economic-policies):
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LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Mike Rogers Is "Dismissing Concerns from Struggling Families" While His Policies Hike Prices
In case you missed it: Yesterday, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers was slammed by the Michigan AFL-CIO and state leaders for supporting policies that "raised prices of food, housing, gas and healthcare" in Michigan while "dismissing concerns from struggling families."
WHAT MICHIGANDERS ARE READING ABOUT PRICE HIKE MIKE'S AGENDA:
Michigan Public (https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-07-01/afl-cio-slams-republican-u-s-senate-candidate-mike-rogers-for-support-of-trump-economic-policies):AFL-CIO slams Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers for support of Trump economic policies
* A major Michigan labor organization is criticizing Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
* AFL-CIO Michigan president Ron Bieber slams Rogers' support for President Donald Trump's policies, which he said are affecting Michiganders from healthcare to groceries.
* "Mike Rogers is still campaigning on Trump's agenda," Bieber told reporters. "Working people deserve a fighter in the U.S. Senate. Instead, Mike Rogers is lying to Michigan voters all while he supports cutting the very programs they rely on."
Michigan Advance (https://michiganadvance.com/2026/07/01/michigan-democrats-use-one-big-beautiful-bill-anniversary-to-renew-attacks-on-gop-agenda/): Michigan Democrats use 'One Big Beautiful Bill' anniversary to renew attacks on GOP agenda
* Michigan Democratic elected officials and party leaders joined Michigan AFL-CIO President Ron Bieber to call out Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers for his support of President Donald Trump's agenda -- criticizing him for supporting policies that they say have raised prices of food, housing, gas and healthcare.
* "Forcing kids in our state to go hungry at a time when gas prices are high and food and housing costs are getting more expensive, increasing healthcare costs has got to be just about the dumbest damn thing you can do, and yet Mike Rogers is still campaigning on Trump's agenda," Bieber said. "He's even called it a monumental victory for working families."
* State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) cited cuts to Affordable Care Act tax credits and Medicaid -- and his own experience being diagnosed at 13 with Becker's muscular dystrophy, a rare disease that could cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills.
* "I don't want to go back to the days when families are afraid to even get a diagnosis because they're afraid they'll lose the very care they need for treatment if the insurers find out they have an illness," he said. "$50 for a doctor's appointment might not sound like much to a multimillionaire like Mike Rogers, but for average working families that means whether you, that means paying your bills or not. That means paying your electric bill or seeing a doctor. Michiganders know better."
* "You might think that pain caused by these policies would convince Mike Rogers to show some concern that he might have reevaluated the ways and agenda of raising costs on everyday people, but he hasn't," Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel said.
* State Sen. Chedrick Greene (D-Saginaw) also compared Rogers' policies -- and his statements on the impacts of federal policies -- to his own conversations on the campaign trail in his May special election victory in a swing state senate district.
* "I listened to my neighbors, what they were going through, I acknowledged their struggles, and I told them I will fight for solutions," he said. "Mike Rogers is doing the opposite. He couldn't care less about the cost crisis his party has created, or that [it's] crushing hardworking Michiganders."
MIRS (https://mirs.news/capsule/mirs-capitol-capsule-wednesday-july-1-2026#83838): Dems Sticking With 'Price Hike Mike' Moniker
* Michigan Democrats today ramped up what appears to be a long-term effort to brand Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike ROGERS as "Price Hike Mike," arguing that he's supporting President Donald TRUMP's economic policies that have made life more expensive for working families.
* Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis HERTEL was today joined by a key labor leader and two Democratic lawmakers at a press conference that accused Rogers of backing policies that have increased the cost of gasoline, groceries and health care while dismissing concerns from struggling families.
* "Families are struggling out there," Hertel said. "It's not just the fact that he is supporting these policies. He has belittled people for worrying about it."
* Asked whether "Price Hike Mike" was simply a one-day slogan, Hertel made clear the attack line is here to stay. "No . . . It's a website, it's who he is," he said.
* Democrats tied Rogers to Trump's tariffs, the administration's war in Iran and the "One Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law last year, which they said cut Medicaid and increased health care costs. Michigan AFL-CIO President Ron BIEBER called the legislation "one of the greatest betrayals of working people that I've ever seen in my life."
* Bieber said cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs are already being felt in Michigan and accused Rogers of supporting policies that benefit wealthy Americans at the expense of working families. "Michigan workers deserve so much better, and it's why they're going to vote against Mike Rogers this November," he said.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/what-theyre-saying-mike-rogers-is-dismissing-concerns-from-struggling-families-while-his-policies-hike-prices/
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (July 4th BBQ Edition)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (July 4th BBQ Edition)
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From filling up the tank on the road trip to buying groceries for a cookout, everything costs more in the Lombardo-Trump economy
Welcome back your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind.
As Nevadans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, Donald Trump and Joe Lombardo's cost-raising agenda is making
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (July 4th BBQ Edition)
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From filling up the tank on the road trip to buying groceries for a cookout, everything costs more in the Lombardo-Trump economy
Welcome back your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind.
As Nevadans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, Donald Trump and Joe Lombardo's cost-raising agenda is makingfamilies' Fourth of July cookout staples more expensive. The average cost for a Fourth of July cookout is now at a record high, on top of rising gas, utilities, and health care bills.
Nevada families are paying much more for the essentials of a backyard barbecue -including hamburgers, hotdogs, beer, and cookies. While Lombardo claims " our economy is moving in the right direction," Nevadans are seeing the opposite every time they walk into the grocery store or fill up their tank at the gas pump.
Here's a look at how the Lombardo-Trump economy is clouding Nevadans' Fourth of July:
Tomatoes are up 32%
Lettuce is up 24.9%
Ground beef is up 12.9%
Condiments are up 8.1%
Hot dogs are up 7.7%
Pickles and relishes are up 5.2%
Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies are up 4%
Bread is up 3.5%
Beer is up 2.9%
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Original text here: https://nvdems.com/how-much-is-the-lombardo-trump-economy-costing-nevadans-this-week-july-4th-bbq-edition/
DNC: One Year Later, Trump's Big Ugly Bill Continues To Crush Working Families While Billionaires Cash In
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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One Year Later, Trump's Big Ugly Bill Continues To Crush Working Families While Billionaires Cash In
Trump's billionaire-first bill is the most unpopular legislation in at least 30 years
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This week marks one year since Donald Trump signed his "One, Big Beautiful Bill" into law -- the largest wealth transfer from low-income Americans to the top 1% in history. One year later, Trump and Republicans are coming face to face with reality: Their billionaire-first legislation ripped healthcare
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WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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One Year Later, Trump's Big Ugly Bill Continues To Crush Working Families While Billionaires Cash In
Trump's billionaire-first bill is the most unpopular legislation in at least 30 years
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This week marks one year since Donald Trump signed his "One, Big Beautiful Bill" into law -- the largest wealth transfer from low-income Americans to the top 1% in history. One year later, Trump and Republicans are coming face to face with reality: Their billionaire-first legislation ripped healthcareaway from millions of Americans, slashed food assistance, and gave the largest tax handout to billionaires and big corporations in history.
By a more than two-to-one margin, voters believed Trump's budget will leave their families worse off, and two-thirds said it will primarily benefit the wealthy.
In response, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"One year after Donald Trump signed his 'signature achievement' into law, it's clearer than ever where his loyalties lie: with himself, his billionaire donors, special interests, and corporations -- not working families. Trump and Republicans made a clear choice: They cut trillions of dollars from programs Americans rely on to afford healthcare and groceries to give tax handouts to the ultra-rich, leaving working families barely scraping to get by. No amount of spin can change the unimaginable reality that Americans are staring down: being forced to make impossible decisions about paying their medical bills, forgoing healthcare coverage, or putting food on the table -- all so that Trump and his wealthy donors could make an extra buck. As Trump and Republicans cement themselves as the party of the rich and powerful, Democrats will continue fighting to lower costs and make life better for working families."
Tax Handouts for the Rich:
* Trump's bill gave more to the top 1% than the bottom 80% combined, receiving a total tax cut of about $14 billion more than the poorest 40%, the middle 20% and the next 20% of Americans combined.
* For every dollar Trump's bill cut from healthcare and food assistance programs, it delivered a dollar in tax breaks to the top 1%.
* Lower- and middle-income Americans faced higher taxes and lower incomes because of Republicans' refusal to extend healthcare tax credits and food assistance.
* The poorest households will end up with $1,200 less per year, while the wealthiest Americans will gain nearly $14,000 yearly.
* The "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime" provisions were limited to only a small handful of workers -- who were hit by the devastating healthcare and food assistance cuts in the bill. These provisions are temporary, while Trump's massive tax cuts for billionaires are permanent.
Cuts to Healthcare and Food Assistance:
* Trump's bill cut $1 TRILLION from Medicaid -- the single largest cut to healthcare in history.
* The cuts to Medicaid put 900 health facilities at risk of closure, including more than 300 rural hospitals, by cutting essential health services.
* One in four nursing homes predicted they would be forced to close as a result of Trump's cuts.
* Ten million Americans are expected to lose healthcare as a result of Trump's bill -- on top of the five million people who have already dropped coverage after Trump and Republicans refused to extend the enhanced premium ACA tax credits.
* At least four million people have already lost food assistance, and 22.3 million total households were expected to lose some or all of their SNAP benefits.
Spiked Energy Prices:
* Household energy costs were expected to skyrocket by nearly $300 annually because of Trump's bill -- on top of the additional energy costs Americans are shelling out due to Trump's war with Iran.
* The high costs Americans have incurred for gas and energy due to Trump's war with Iran have wiped out any additional earnings they may have received in tax refunds.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/one-year-later-trumps-big-ugly-bill-continues-to-crush-working-families-while-billionaires-cash-in/
DNC: Americans Are Historically Pessimistic About Trump's Job Market
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Americans Are Historically Pessimistic About Trump's Job Market
Donald Trump's failed economic agenda has hollowed out the job market, pushing workers' pessimism about finding a job to a near-all-time high, and the percentage of consumers saying jobs are "hard to get" rose to a five-and-a-half-year high.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for June showed job growth lagged significantly below economists' expectations, as inflation continues to outpace Americans' wages. Job
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WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Americans Are Historically Pessimistic About Trump's Job Market
Donald Trump's failed economic agenda has hollowed out the job market, pushing workers' pessimism about finding a job to a near-all-time high, and the percentage of consumers saying jobs are "hard to get" rose to a five-and-a-half-year high.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for June showed job growth lagged significantly below economists' expectations, as inflation continues to outpace Americans' wages. Jobgrowth for April and May this year was also revised down by a whopping 74,000 jobs.
U.S. employers announced over 97,000 job cuts in May, the highest in May since the pandemic in 2020, and factory job cuts hit their highest level since 2009 outside the pandemic.
It's no wonder nearly three-quarters of voters rate the economy poorly, as most say it is getting worse, and more Americans now say they are falling behind financially.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump's failed economic agenda has driven working families into a corner as Americans worry about how to find a job and keep up with sky-high prices. The reality for working families is undeniable: Trump has wrecked the economy, leaving millions wondering how they will make ends meet with no relief in sight. But Trump doesn't give a shit -- he's only focused on building his vanity projects and using the power of the presidency to get even richer."
Since Trump took office, his disastrous economic agenda and deadly and costly war with Iran have forced the average family to spend $3,100 extra on goods and services. To make matters worse, recent inflation data shows that prices in May skyrocketed to 4.1% year over year, the highest in three years. And Americans' disposable income dipped to 3% last month, one of the lowest readings since the Great Recession, as Americans turn to their hard-earned savings and credit to pay for everyday essentials.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/americans-are-historically-pessimistic-about-trumps-job-market/
After Joe Lombardo Embraced Trump's Cruel Cuts to Health Care and Food Assistance, Nevadans Are Paying the Price
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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After Joe Lombardo Embraced Trump's Cruel Cuts to Health Care and Food Assistance, Nevadans Are Paying the Price
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement ahead of the one year anniversary since Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" became law:
"While Joe Lombardo celebrated Donald Trump's disastrous budget bill, over 50,000 Nevadans have been kicked off their health care and 70,000 have had their food assistance taken away -with more projected
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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After Joe Lombardo Embraced Trump's Cruel Cuts to Health Care and Food Assistance, Nevadans Are Paying the Price
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement ahead of the one year anniversary since Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" became law:
"While Joe Lombardo celebrated Donald Trump's disastrous budget bill, over 50,000 Nevadans have been kicked off their health care and 70,000 have had their food assistance taken away -with more projectedto lose coverage -all to fund tax breaks for billionaires. Lombardo even told Nevadans to be 'excited' about this tax scam despite our state being one of the hardest hit by the bill's funding and health care cuts. Come November, Nevadans will hold Lombardo accountable for being Trump's doormat instead of actually fighting to protect our health care and lower costs."
Here's a look what Joe Lombardo told Nevadans to be "excited" about:
* Under Trump's budget bill that Lombardo celebrated, over 100,000 Nevadans are estimated to lose their health care to help fund their billionaire tax cuts. Over 50,000 have already lost coverage.
* After House Republicans refused to extend the enhanced premium ACA tax credits, Nevadans are facing a rise in health care premiums that will put average monthly costs at nearly $800, a 34% spike.
* Some older couples in Nevada could have seen their annual premiums increase by $18,100 following the passage of Trump's budget.
* Trump's budget bill could force four hospitals across Nevada to shut down or cut services and the budget bill's health care cuts have already led to rural Boulder City Hospital announcing that it would lay off nearly 100 employees and eliminate critical services for residents.
* Nevada stands to lose up to $11 billion in total funding for health care over the next decade.
* Over 70,000 Nevadans have already lost food assistance since Trump signed his budget bill into law.
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