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Senate to Vote on ACA Tax Credit Extension as North Dakotans Face Looming Health Care Crisis
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Dec. 11 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025:
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Senate to vote on ACA tax credit extension as North Dakotans Face Looming Health Care Crisis
This week, the U.S. Senate will vote on whether to extend the critical enhanced ACA tax credits that nearly 40,000 North Dakotans rely on.
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "Thousands of North Dakota families are already facing a health care crisis because Fedorchak, Hoeven, and Cramer voted for the Big, Ugly Bill. Now, many North Dakotans are at risk of
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BISMARCK, North Dakota, Dec. 11 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025:
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Senate to vote on ACA tax credit extension as North Dakotans Face Looming Health Care Crisis
This week, the U.S. Senate will vote on whether to extend the critical enhanced ACA tax credits that nearly 40,000 North Dakotans rely on.
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "Thousands of North Dakota families are already facing a health care crisis because Fedorchak, Hoeven, and Cramer voted for the Big, Ugly Bill. Now, many North Dakotans are at risk oftheir health care premiums doubling or tripling if enhanced ACA tax credits expire. This is a matter of life and death--Congressional Republicans can't keep kicking the can down the road. Democrats stand ready to lower costs and protect health care."
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Original text here: https://demnpl.com/senate-to-vote-on-aca-tax-credit-extension-as-north-dakotans-face-looming-health-care-crisis/
NRCC: Democrat Circular Firing Squad Has Reached Colorado's 8th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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The Democrat Circular Firing Squad has Reached Colorado's 8th Congressional District
A new report confirms that the Democrat primary in Colorado's 8th Congressional District is a fight over the soul of their party.
This follows previous reporting that Colorado's 8th Democrat primary is "shaping up to be one of the party's most expensive primaries," with Colorado Mamdani Manny Rutinel already dragging the primary to the Left.
Just this week, Establishment Shannon Bird quit her day job as
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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The Democrat Circular Firing Squad has Reached Colorado's 8th Congressional District
A new report confirms that the Democrat primary in Colorado's 8th Congressional District is a fight over the soul of their party.
This follows previous reporting that Colorado's 8th Democrat primary is "shaping up to be one of the party's most expensive primaries," with Colorado Mamdani Manny Rutinel already dragging the primary to the Left.
Just this week, Establishment Shannon Bird quit her day job asshe is being annihilated in fundraising by radical Rutinel.
"Grab your popcorn. The Democrat primary in Colorado's 8th Congressional District is going to be a shit show you can't look away from." - NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/12/10/the-democrat-circular-firing-squad-has-reached-colorados-8th-congressional-district/
NRCC Releases "Inside the Majority" Video Highlighting Rep. Mike Lawler
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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NRCC Releases "Inside the Majority" Video Highlighting Rep. Mike Lawler
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released an "Inside the Majority" video highlighting Rep. Mike Lawler's commitment to showing up for his constituents and bringing down the cost of living.
"From lowering taxes and costs to being ever-present in the community, Rep. Mike Lawler is a truly effective representative for the Hudson Valley. New Yorkers know him, trust him, and are fired up to send him back
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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NRCC Releases "Inside the Majority" Video Highlighting Rep. Mike Lawler
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released an "Inside the Majority" video highlighting Rep. Mike Lawler's commitment to showing up for his constituents and bringing down the cost of living.
"From lowering taxes and costs to being ever-present in the community, Rep. Mike Lawler is a truly effective representative for the Hudson Valley. New Yorkers know him, trust him, and are fired up to send him backto Washington next year." - NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O'Toole
A partial transcript from the "Inside the Majority" video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rubyxV5R4TQ) featuring Mike Lawler can be found below:
"I represent an area that has among the highest property taxes in the country, the highest tax burden, and highest cost of doing business, and so a big part of my focus down in Washington is how we address that. It's why I fought so hard in the Working Families Tax Cut bill to lift the cap on SALT. It was the single largest tax cut in the entire bill. And we were able to quadruple the SALT cap from $10,000 to $40,000. 90% of my district will be able to fully deduct their state and local taxes."
"When I'm not in Washington, I'm back in my district. I'm proud of the fact that last Congress we did over 1,200 in-person events in district. I believe in the importance of showing up."
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/12/10/new-nrcc-releases-inside-the-majority-video-highlighting-rep-mike-lawler/
Michigan Dems Slam State House Republicans for Killing Jobs and Defunding Programs for Veterans, Community Safety, Sexual Assault Survivors, and More
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025:
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Michigan Dems Slam State House Republicans for Killing Jobs and Defunding Programs for Veterans, Community Safety, Sexual Assault Survivors, and More
Earlier today, the MIGOP state House Appropriations Committee shot down hundreds of millions of dollars that would've created countless jobs
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After finally returning from their luxury vacation, Michigan state House Republicans got right back to work killing jobs and hurting an economy already devastated by Trump's chaotic tariffs
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LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025:
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Michigan Dems Slam State House Republicans for Killing Jobs and Defunding Programs for Veterans, Community Safety, Sexual Assault Survivors, and More
Earlier today, the MIGOP state House Appropriations Committee shot down hundreds of millions of dollars that would've created countless jobs
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After finally returning from their luxury vacation, Michigan state House Republicans got right back to work killing jobs and hurting an economy already devastated by Trump's chaotic tariffsand billionaire tax cuts. Just today, the MIGOP-led state House Appropriations Committee disapproved $644.9 million in work project money that would've gone into Michigan communities through programs that provide mental health support for children that have been sexually assaulted, community safety, veterans facilities, and more.
"Matt Hall is moving Michigan backward, putting his extreme agenda ahead of the needs of Michiganders. Blocking hundreds of millions in job-creating investments and critical programs to help Michigan families thrive is irresponsible and a direct hit on workers and communities across our state," said House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri.
"Not even Scrooge himself would cut food programs, veterans services, and funding for mental health programs for child sexual assault victims two weeks before Christmas," said Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel. "This decision torpedoes jobs and key programs for countless working Michigan families. Matt Hall and the Republicans that followed his lead should be ashamed. I personally can't wait for the ghost of Christmas future to visit him and show him a Democratic majority next year."
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/release-michigan-dems-slam-state-house-republicans-for-killing-jobs-and-defunding-programs-for-veterans-community-safety-sexual-assault-survivors-and-more/
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Appoints Anti-LGBTQ Extremists and Election Deniers as Campaign Advisors
LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Mike Rogers Appoints Anti-LGBTQ Extremists and Election Deniers as Campaign Advisors
Rogers' advisors include extremists who oppose marriage equality, support forced conversion therapy on minors, and called LGBTQ people "an abomination"
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New reporting from the Detroit Metro Times reveals Mike Rogers has assembled a campaign advisory council of "extremists" who have "long opposed LGBTQ+ rights and promoted false claims about election fraud."
The advisory council includes members
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LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Mike Rogers Appoints Anti-LGBTQ Extremists and Election Deniers as Campaign Advisors
Rogers' advisors include extremists who oppose marriage equality, support forced conversion therapy on minors, and called LGBTQ people "an abomination"
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New reporting from the Detroit Metro Times reveals Mike Rogers has assembled a campaign advisory council of "extremists" who have "long opposed LGBTQ+ rights and promoted false claims about election fraud."
The advisory council includes memberswho openly opposed marriage equality, supported forced conversion therapy on minors, and shared extreme anti-gay rhetoric that included calling the LGBTQ community "an abomination" and LGBTQ rights "demonic, satanic, and wicked." According to the Metro Times' analysis, the makeup of the council aligns with Rogers' own record of voting against LGBTQ protections during his time in Congress, in which he "consistently opposed expanding federal protections for LGBTQ+ people."
"Mike Rogers is surrounding himself with election deniers and extremists who want to ban marriage equality and force conversion therapy on minors--all while championing policies that make life more expensive and rip away health care," said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum. "Instead of focusing on how to make Michigan more welcoming and affordable for everyone, Rogers is running a hateful, out-of-touch campaign that pits neighbors against each other and makes everybody worse off."
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Detroit Metro Times: U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers builds team of religious bigots, election deniers
* U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has assembled a campaign team of extremist pastors and activists who have long opposed LGBTQ+ rights and promoted false claims about election fraud, a Metro Times review shows.
* As part of his campaign, [Rogers] created a "Faith Coalition Leadership Team" whose members include hard-right conservatives with well-documented histories of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and attempts to overturn or undermine past election results. The team includes members who openly opposed gay marriage and LGBTQ+ rights, encouraged the practice of conversion therapy on minors, and shared extreme anti-gay rhetoric that included calling LGBTQ+ rights "demonic, satanic, and wicked."
* The makeup of the council aligns with Rogers's own record of voting against LGBTQ+ protections during his time in Congress.
* [...] One of the most prominent members of the coalition is former Michigan Civil Rights Commissioner Linda Lee Tarver, who repeatedly fought efforts to extend basic protections to LGBTQ+ residents while serving on the commission. In 2017, when Equality Michigan asked the commission to interpret the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act as covering sexual orientation and gender identity, Tarver pushed for an outright rejection, saying, "We're not here to expand law; it is not within our purview."
* Tarver's public statements went even further. On Facebook in February 2021, when President Joe Biden wanted to add sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes, she wrote that "God designed the husband to be a MAN and the wife to be a WOMAN" and called federal LGBTQ+ protections a "godless, demonic, satanic and wicked agenda of the devil."
* Another coalition member, Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, has preached that LGBTQ+ civil rights undermine Christian teachings. In June, he insisted that extending civil rights to LGBTQ+ residents will "superimpose your sexuality on our culture," urging congregants to pray against what he described as an "abomination."
* [...] Rogers's advisory council also includes religious figures and others who tried to overturn or delegitimize past election results.
* Tarver was a vocal supporter of efforts to overturn the 2020 election, petitioning the Michigan Supreme Court to seize ballots, ballot boxes, and poll books in Detroit and to block certification of Biden's victory. The court rejected her claims. She later joined a failed national Republican-backed lawsuit that sought to stop Michigan's electors from certifying Biden's win.
* Another coalition member, attorney Alexandria Taylor, is an election conspiracy theorist who was sanctioned by a Wayne County judge for filing a baseless 2022 lawsuit claiming widespread wrongdoing in Detroit's election. The judge found the case "devoid of arguable legal merit" and "rife with speculation."
* Taylor's lawsuit cited the debunked conspiracy film 2000 Mules as evidence of ballot fraud, despite the movie offering no proof of wrongdoing in Michigan.
* Sewell, a key surrogate for Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, has also peddled discredited conspiracy theories, claiming during the state House Election Integrity Committee that "systemic voter fraud" occurred during the 2024 Detroit election. He also told the committee that "we don't have fair elections; we're like China."
* Meerman, who was also appointed to the coalition, was involved in efforts to undermine the 2020 election and was named an "election denier" by States United Action, a nonpartisan group "with a mission to protect elections."
* State House Rep. Luke Meerman, R-Coopersville, opposed state legislation in June 2023 that banned Michigan health officials from performing conversion therapy, a harmful and widely discredited practice that purports to be able to change minors' sexual orientation or gender identity. Later that year, Meerman opposed a bill to extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ+ residents.
* Coalition member John Damoose, a Republican state senator from Harbor Springs, also opposed both bills.
* [...] [Rogers'] campaign did not respond to questions about the coalition.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/breaking-mike-rogers-appoints-anti-lgbtq-extremists-and-election-deniers-as-campaign-advisors/
ICYMI: Begich Delivers for Alaska ... Again
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Begich Delivers for Alaska...Again
In case you missed it, Congressman Nick Begich delivered yet another win for Alaska and America, leading the charge to extend critical military land holdings which ensures the readiness of America's Armed Services.
Congressman Begich's legislation will:
* Grant a 25-year extension for military use of lands at Fort Greely, Fort Wainwright, McGregor Range, and Fort Irwin, keeping them available for long-term training and operational needs.
* Support
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Begich Delivers for Alaska...Again
In case you missed it, Congressman Nick Begich delivered yet another win for Alaska and America, leading the charge to extend critical military land holdings which ensures the readiness of America's Armed Services.
Congressman Begich's legislation will:
* Grant a 25-year extension for military use of lands at Fort Greely, Fort Wainwright, McGregor Range, and Fort Irwin, keeping them available for long-term training and operational needs.
* Supportforce preparedness by preserving top-tier training locations for Army, Air Force, and joint activities that are essential for Arctic, missile-defense, and Indo-Pacific missions.
* Promote responsible management by updating official records and boosting public transparency.
"Congressman Nick Begich continues to ensure that our military remains the most prepared lethal fighting force in the world. Every day, Begich is standing up for Alaska and our military in Washington." - NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/12/10/icymi-begich-delivers-for-alaskaagain/
DNC: Donald Trump Puts Head in the Sand While Americans Can't Afford Their Bills
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025:
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Donald Trump Puts Head in the Sand While Americans Can't Afford Their Bills
At last night's rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump touted his failing economy and brushed off concerns about rising prices by telling voters -- again -- that affordability is a "hoax." As he ranted, Trump stood in front of a sign that read 'LOWER PRICES, BIGGER PAYCHECKS' -- which couldn't be further from the truth. Inflation keeps climbing, pushing prices higher than ever. And wage growth has slowed since
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025:
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Donald Trump Puts Head in the Sand While Americans Can't Afford Their Bills
At last night's rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump touted his failing economy and brushed off concerns about rising prices by telling voters -- again -- that affordability is a "hoax." As he ranted, Trump stood in front of a sign that read 'LOWER PRICES, BIGGER PAYCHECKS' -- which couldn't be further from the truth. Inflation keeps climbing, pushing prices higher than ever. And wage growth has slowed sinceTrump took office, as the cost of food, housing, electricity, and childcare has skyrocketed.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump's living in an alternate reality. Prices are soaring and wage growth has slowed dramatically since Trump took office, yet Trump continues dismissing concerns about rising costs as a 'hoax,' and made it clear that he couldn't care less about working families. He has offered ZERO solutions to make life more affordable for everyday Americans. A more accurate sign for Trump's next pitstop would be 'HIGHER PRICES, SMALLER PAYCHECKS, BILLIONAIRES FIRST.'"
Eleven months into Trump's second term, inflation continues to rise, forcing Americans to pay more for health care, groceries, and electricity. On top of that, Americans can expect to pay an average of 26% more this holiday season. U.S. employers have announced 1.17 million job cuts this year, and farm debt is at a record high due to Trump's reckless trade war.
Trump is out of touch with everyday Americans -- just this week, he graded himself an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" on the economy. Meanwhile, nearly half of Americans say they find groceries, utility bills, health care, housing, and transportation unaffordable, and a staggering 27% say they have skipped a medical check-up because of costs. And nearly 75% of voters blame Trump for rising costs.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/donald-trump-puts-head-in-the-sand-while-americans-cant-afford-their-bills/
