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The Stage is Set for a Republican Brawl in NJ-09
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Stage is Set for a Republican Brawl in NJ-09
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Rosemary Pino and Tiffany Burress will fight to see who can race further to the right
National Republicans have recruited yet another no-name candidate into the race for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District.
Tiffany Burress's entrance into the race means " Republicans will have [a] contested primary," setting the stage for a messy and chaotic intra-party fight.
A nasty GOP primary brawl will force their eventual nominee
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Stage is Set for a Republican Brawl in NJ-09
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Rosemary Pino and Tiffany Burress will fight to see who can race further to the right
National Republicans have recruited yet another no-name candidate into the race for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District.
Tiffany Burress's entrance into the race means " Republicans will have [a] contested primary," setting the stage for a messy and chaotic intra-party fight.
A nasty GOP primary brawl will force their eventual nomineeto embrace far-right MAGA positions, leaving whoever emerges deeply out of step with North Jersey voters.
DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin:
"Rosemary Pino and Tiffany Burress are set to face off in a nasty primary brawl to see who can run further to the right to earn the support of their extreme MAGA base. While Republicans fight each other, Nellie Pou will keep fighting for New Jersey."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/the-stage-is-set-for-a-republican-brawl-in-nj-09/
NEW REPORTING: Ciscomani's Cuts "Will Cost Southern Arizona Hospitals $110M Every Year"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW REPORTING: Ciscomani's Cuts "Will Cost Southern Arizona Hospitals $110M Every Year"
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Ciscomani visited, praised hospitals now facing millions in cuts weeks before and after crucial vote
Juan Ciscomani sounded the alarm in June that the Big, Ugly Bill "threatens access to coverage" and "jeopardizes the stability of our hospitals and providers."
Nine days later, Ciscomani voted for the legislation anyway.
New reporting from the Arizona Mirror shows that Ciscomani's flip-flop
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW REPORTING: Ciscomani's Cuts "Will Cost Southern Arizona Hospitals $110M Every Year"
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Ciscomani visited, praised hospitals now facing millions in cuts weeks before and after crucial vote
Juan Ciscomani sounded the alarm in June that the Big, Ugly Bill "threatens access to coverage" and "jeopardizes the stability of our hospitals and providers."
Nine days later, Ciscomani voted for the legislation anyway.
New reporting from the Arizona Mirror shows that Ciscomani's flip-flopis going to cost Southern Arizona hospitals more than $110 MILLION each year. Ciscomani even visited - and praised - several of the hospitals that are now facing cuts before and after his cruel vote.
Ciscomani's cuts dwarf what Arizona will receive from the (" woefully inadequate ") Rural Health Fund. The Arizona Republic reports that, despite Ciscomani promising to be "a force at the table," Arizona will get the sixth lowest amount of any state.
In case you missed it...
Arizona Mirror: Medicaid cuts backed by Juan Ciscomani will cost Southern Arizona hospitals $110 M every year
* Juan Ciscomani had drawn a line in the sand, saying he couldn't vote for a budget bill that cut Medicaid. Five weeks later, he strolled across that line, voting for a Trump-endorsed spending plan that cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid.
* A week later, he visited a rural hospital in his Southern Arizona district that is expected to lose over $700,000 annually because of the cuts.
* An analysis by the Mirror of data gathered by the neoliberal think tank Third Way shows that 10 hospitals in and around Ciscomani's district are set to lose approximately $110,151,000 in Medicaid revenue annually.
* The hospitals directly located in Ciscomani's Congressional District 6 -one of the most competitive in the country -are set to lose $54,880,085 annually from the cuts.
* "(Benson Hospital) in #AZ06 has been serving the rural health care needs of 15,000 patients annually from the San Pedro Valley community since 1970," Ciscomani said in a post on X. "Today, I met with the hospital's leadership team where we discussed the vital role rural hospitals have in our communities."
* Just a little over a month later, Ciscomani would vote yes again on the budget package that would cut an estimated $711,313 in annual revenue from Benson Hospital, the main health care facility for the city of about 5,500 people.
* After he had already voted for the first budget package, Ciscomani visited Banner University Medical Center Tucson, which Ciscomani praised... Banner UMC Tucson, which is outside of CD6, is expected to lose $51 million in annual revenue.
* "I had the honor of awarding (Carondelet) St. Mary's Hospital a congressional certificate as they celebrate 145 years of service," Ciscomani wrote on X. "Their dedication has helped shape a healthier, stronger Tucson community for generations. Congratulations!"
* Twenty-two days later, Ciscomani voted for the budget bill that will cut nearly $4 million from Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital each year. The hospital is just outside of Ciscomani's district.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/new-reporting-ciscomanis-cuts-will-cost-southern-arizona-hospitals-110m-every-year/
DGA Statement on Jay Collins Running for Governor in Florida
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Jay Collins Running for Governor in Florida
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DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins running for governor in Florida:
"Two decades of failed Republican rule have left Florida with skyrocketing costs -and Ron DeSantis' right-hand man Jay Collins would only make things worse. Floridians want real solutions, but Collins and his Republican opponents only offer more of the failed status quo that has left working families behind
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Jay Collins Running for Governor in Florida
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DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins running for governor in Florida:
"Two decades of failed Republican rule have left Florida with skyrocketing costs -and Ron DeSantis' right-hand man Jay Collins would only make things worse. Floridians want real solutions, but Collins and his Republican opponents only offer more of the failed status quo that has left working families behindand turned Florida into one of the least affordable states in the country. With Collins in the race, Republicans are set to spend the next eight months locked in a brutal and expensive race to the right that will damage whoever wins the nomination."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-jay-collins-running-for-governor-in-florida/
DCCC Staff Unanimously Vote to Ratify Union Contract
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Staff Unanimously Vote to Ratify Union Contract
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CWA CONTACT: Moira Bulloch, mbullouch@cwa-union.org
DCCC CONTACT: Courtney Rice, rice@dccc.org
Today, employees and leadership at the DCCC are proud to announce the ratification of the CWA/DCCC Staff Union's second collective bargaining agreement (CBA) through June 2029.
By unanimous vote, DCCC staff voted for ratification of the agreement, demonstrating our employees' commitment to providing an inclusive and exceptional
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Staff Unanimously Vote to Ratify Union Contract
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CWA CONTACT: Moira Bulloch, mbullouch@cwa-union.org
DCCC CONTACT: Courtney Rice, rice@dccc.org
Today, employees and leadership at the DCCC are proud to announce the ratification of the CWA/DCCC Staff Union's second collective bargaining agreement (CBA) through June 2029.
By unanimous vote, DCCC staff voted for ratification of the agreement, demonstrating our employees' commitment to providing an inclusive and exceptionalworkplace. Commitment to these values is why the DCCC remains the top place to work and to elect House Democrats across the country. This CBA supports DCCC staff, enhances professional development, and ensures the Committee has the resources it needs to retake the House Majority in 2026 by:
* Raising wages to reflect the value of DCCC employees
* Continuing to provide 100% employer-paid health insurance to staff
* Increasing business travel and commuting benefits to further address affordability
* Establishing responsible AI guidelines to enhance our work while protecting employees
* Expanding the foundation for workplace standards in Democratic campaigns and more
CWA/DCCC Staff Union Bargaining Committee Member Tyler Littlejohn :
"As we witness the Trump administration's assault on organized labor and a growing affordability crisis for workers across the country, Democrats have reaffirmed their commitment to the labor movement. By raising wages, ensuring access to quality health care, and setting thoughtful AI standards, this contract ensures staff can continue doing the critical work of electing House Democrats. We're proud of what we've secured in the second iteration of our collective bargaining agreement and look forward to our continued partnership with the DCCC."
DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz :
"I'm proud that the DCCC staff continues to uphold and live the Democratic values that we fight for every day. Ensuring that our team has the personal and professional resources in order to elect Democrats is the most important thing we can do in the long fight for a fairer and just country. Thanks to an amicable and productive negotiation process, the DCCC is honoring that commitment for staff this cycle and for future years to come."
About CWA: The Communications Workers of America represents working people in telecommunications, customer service, media, airlines, health care, public service and education, manufacturing, tech, and other fields.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-staff-unanimously-vote-to-ratify-union-contract/
Cleveland.com: Rep. Emilia Sykes Bill Could Force Airlines to Pay Hundreds of Dollars for Flight Delays
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Cleveland.com: Rep. Emilia Sykes Bill Could Force Airlines to Pay Hundreds of Dollars for Flight Delays
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As Ohioans continue to struggle under an affordability crisis that only seems to get worse and worse under House Republicans, Congresswoman Emilia Sykes is leading the charge to bring real relief to working families.
Congresswoman Sykes' cost-saving Airline Passenger Compensation Act would require airline companies to compensate passengers for major flight delays, in addition
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Cleveland.com: Rep. Emilia Sykes Bill Could Force Airlines to Pay Hundreds of Dollars for Flight Delays
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As Ohioans continue to struggle under an affordability crisis that only seems to get worse and worse under House Republicans, Congresswoman Emilia Sykes is leading the charge to bring real relief to working families.
Congresswoman Sykes' cost-saving Airline Passenger Compensation Act would require airline companies to compensate passengers for major flight delays, in additionto providing rebooking services.
The legislation comes in direct response to President Donald Trump's rollback of consumer protections at the behest of corporate lobbyists. Sykes' bill would reinstitute these reforms to help everyday Americans keep more in their pocketbooks.
Read more about the Congresswoman's bill below:
Cleveland.com: Rep. Emilia Sykes bill could force airlines to pay hundreds of dollars for flight delays
* U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes has introduced legislation that would codify a Biden administration proposal requiring airlines to compensate passengers for significant delays and cancellations, which the Trump administration rescinded.
* The Airline Passenger Compensation Act, co-led by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen of Washington and Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona, would require airlines to pay passengers $300 for delays of three to nine hours and $775 for delays of nine hours or more when disruptions are caused by the airline. The measure also mandates free rebooking on the next available flight.
* "Passengers should not have to bear the financial and personal burden when airlines fail to deliver the service they sell," said a statement from Sykes, who serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "This bill ensures travelers are compensated fairly and can reach their destinations without additional stress or cost."
* The Akron Democrat's legislation directly responds to the Trump administration's decision to withdraw an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on airline passenger rights that the Biden-era Department of Transportation had initiated. In May 2023, then-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that DOT planned to launch rulemaking "aimed at requiring airlines to provide compensation and cover expenses for amenities such as meals, hotels, and rebooking when airlines are responsible for stranding passengers."
* Government Accountability Office data show that between July 2021 and April 2022, over 15 million passengers were potentially affected by cancellations, and over 116 million passengers experienced delays, according to Sykes' office. U.S. airline data for 2022 and 2023 show that more than 60% of domestic delays of three hours or longer were caused by the airlines themselves, according to Sykes.
* Currently, no large U.S. airline guarantees cash compensation for significant flight disruptions, though airlines must provide refunds for canceled flights.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/cleveland-com-rep-emilia-sykes-bill-could-force-airlines-to-pay-hundreds-of-dollars-for-flight-delays/
BREAKING: Bresnahan Traded AI Stock While He Pushed For Data Centers [POLITICO]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Bresnahan Traded AI Stock While He Pushed For Data Centers [POLITICO]
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Congressman Rob Bresnahan is once again facing scrutiny for stock trading while in office.
Major new reporting from POLITICO today reveals that "Bresnahan last year bought stock in a major supplier for data centers that subsequently boomed in value -at the same time he was encouraging data centers to be built in his Pennsylvania district."
POLITICO reports that since Bresnahan's purchase, the "stock
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Bresnahan Traded AI Stock While He Pushed For Data Centers [POLITICO]
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Congressman Rob Bresnahan is once again facing scrutiny for stock trading while in office.
Major new reporting from POLITICO today reveals that "Bresnahan last year bought stock in a major supplier for data centers that subsequently boomed in value -at the same time he was encouraging data centers to be built in his Pennsylvania district."
POLITICO reports that since Bresnahan's purchase, the "stockhas risen about 109 percent."
POLITICO's reporting is the latest in a string of headlines scrutinizing Bresnahan for becoming one of the most active traders in all of Congress despite campaigning on a congressional stock trading ban.
DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin :
"Congressman Rob Bresnahan has become the poster-child of Washington corruption by playing the stock market while using his office to hurt the community he's supposed to represent. Every new headline further cements Bresnahan's image as a self-serving politician who seems more at home on Wall Street than in Northeastern Pennsylvania."
Read more from POLITICO below:
POLITICO: Bresnahan traded AI stock while he pushed for data centers
By Daniel Lippman | January 12, 2026
* GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan last year bought stock in a major supplier for data centers that subsequently boomed in value -at the same time he was encouraging data centers to be built in his Pennsylvania district.
* In June, Bresnahan bought between $1,001 and $15,000 of stock in Credo Technology, a company that provides electric cables and chips for data centers, according to a House report he filed in July [...] Since then, the share price of Credo stock has risen about 109 percent -joining the set of AI companies ballooning in value.
* The trade, which has not been previously reported, comes as data centers have become an increasingly hot-button political issue and his Democratic opponent has sought to make Bresnahan's stock trading a top issue in the campaign.
* Bresnahan, a top target for Democrats in the midterms, has been under scrutiny for his stock trading. Among his trades, Bresnahan sold up to $130,000 in Medicaid providers' stock a week before he voted to make cuts to Medicaid in Trump's "big beautiful bill," NBC News recently reported.
* The first-term congressman campaigned in 2024 on a pledge to support a ban on congressional stock trading.
* "Whether or not they have done something wrong, the idea that we can buy and sell stocks while voting on legislation that will have a direct impact on these companies is wrong and needs to come to an end immediately," he wrote in a letter in the Pottsville (Pa.) Republican Herald.
* But since taking office a year ago, he has made 648 trades, making him the fifth-most-active stock trader among members of Congress, according to Capitol Trades, which tracks congressional stock trading.
* Two months before buying Credo stock, Bresnahan talked up the potential of data centers to create jobs in his northeastern Pennsylvania district.
* "I am pleased to hear that companies are looking to Northeastern Pennsylvania for their data centers, which can serve as catalysts for economic growth and technological innovation for our region," he told the Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader in April.
* An Emerson College poll in December found that 54 percent of people in northeastern Pennsylvania opposed building data centers in their area, though 61 percent said they would create a significant number of jobs.
* Data centers have been blamed for increasing electricity prices for Americans who live near them [...]
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/breaking-bresnahan-traded-ai-stock-while-he-pushed-for-data-centers-politico/
A1 ABOVE THE FOLD: "Kiggans Votes Against ACA Tax Credits"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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A1 ABOVE THE FOLD: "Kiggans Votes Against ACA Tax Credits"
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Jen Kiggans voted to allow health care costs to keep skyrocketing
Coastal Virginians flipping through their local newspaper this weekend saw the following headline front and center: "Kiggans votes against ACA tax credits."
The Virginian-Pilot reminded readers with an A1 above the fold headline that Kiggans voted against lowering health care costs - even after she spent weeks falsely claiming she would do something to
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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A1 ABOVE THE FOLD: "Kiggans Votes Against ACA Tax Credits"
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Jen Kiggans voted to allow health care costs to keep skyrocketing
Coastal Virginians flipping through their local newspaper this weekend saw the following headline front and center: "Kiggans votes against ACA tax credits."
The Virginian-Pilot reminded readers with an A1 above the fold headline that Kiggans voted against lowering health care costs - even after she spent weeks falsely claiming she would do something toaddress the issue.
DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin :
"The chickens have come home to roost for Congresswoman Jen Kiggans. She won't be able to outrun her record of voting to allow health care costs to skyrocket for hundreds of thousands of Virginians."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/a1-above-the-fold-kiggans-votes-against-aca-tax-credits/
