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NRCC: New Report - Dems Caught Lying About Medicaid, Again
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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NEW REPORT: Dems caught lying about Medicaid, again
National Democrats got caught lying about Medicaid, again.
A new report from the Economic Policy Innovation Center exposes far-left dark money groups for pushing false, fear-mongering ads that exploit people with disabilities to smear Republicans' commonsense Medicaid reforms, where they state: "The reforms in the OBBB do not target low-income children, individuals with a disability, or those who can work and choose to do so. These
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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NEW REPORT: Dems caught lying about Medicaid, again
National Democrats got caught lying about Medicaid, again.
A new report from the Economic Policy Innovation Center exposes far-left dark money groups for pushing false, fear-mongering ads that exploit people with disabilities to smear Republicans' commonsense Medicaid reforms, where they state: "The reforms in the OBBB do not target low-income children, individuals with a disability, or those who can work and choose to do so. Thesereforms simply ensure limited resources are focused on those who truly need them."
This comes just weeks after national Democrats were forced to take down TV ads and billboards across the country due to their false attacks on Republicans about Medicaid.
"National Democrats will lie about anything to protect their failed status quo. They got caught red-handed shamelessly exploiting people with disabilities to score cheap political points, because fear is the only thing they have to sell." -- NRCC Spokesman Mike Marinella
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REPORT: https://epicforamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EPIC-Blog-Medicaid-Truth-10.30.25-1.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/10/31/new-report-dems-caught-lying-about-medicaid-again/
Threat to Democracy in North Carolina: Sarah Stevens' Troubling Alliance With Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby Undermines the Sanctity of North Carolina's Judicial System
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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The threat to Democracy in North Carolina: Sarah Stevens' Troubling Alliance with Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby Undermines the Sanctity of North Carolina's Judicial System
Recent reporting by ProPublica further exposes and continues to shed light on Chief Justice Paul Newby's abuses of power that tarnish the integrity of North Carolina's highest court. Reporter Doug Bock Clark writes, "Few beyond North Carolina's borders grasp the outsize role Newby, 70, has played in transforming the
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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The threat to Democracy in North Carolina: Sarah Stevens' Troubling Alliance with Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby Undermines the Sanctity of North Carolina's Judicial System
Recent reporting by ProPublica further exposes and continues to shed light on Chief Justice Paul Newby's abuses of power that tarnish the integrity of North Carolina's highest court. Reporter Doug Bock Clark writes, "Few beyond North Carolina's borders grasp the outsize role Newby, 70, has played in transforming thestate's top court from a relatively harmonious judicial backwater to a front-line partisan battleground since his election in 2004."
Chief Justice Newby, along with his hand-picked Republican judicial candidates, undermines the foundation of the Court's role as a check and balance for other branches as outlined in our state constitution. Sadly, under Newby's leadership, the Court has morphed into a mechanism that rubber stamps the unconstitutional actions of the General Assembly and advances Newby's own personal and political agenda. The reporter claims NC Republican Party spokesperson Matt Mercer even threatened them to kill the piece: "I'm sure you're aware of our connections with the Trump Administration and I'm sure they would be interested in this matter," Mercer said in his email. "I would strongly suggest dropping this story."
Rep. Sarah Stevens, Newby's anointed candidate for Supreme Court, has a long history of close association with Chief Justice Newby and a track record of doing his bidding in the Legislature to continue eroding democracy. In the General Assembly, she led the charge to raise the mandatory judicial retirement age so Newby could complete his term. She called it "an honor and pleasure" to speak with Newby, and he has joined the slate of conservative judges to stump for her candidacy in the primary. His wife even personally gave $3,800 to Stevens' campaign.
If elected, Stevens would only continue and even surpass Newby's extreme record on the Court. Having served in the General Assembly for 16 years, she wouldn't serve as a check on its power, but as its mouthpiece on the Court. North Carolinians cannot trust her to be an independent voice on our state's highest court.
"NC Representative Sarah Stevens has spent her career in the General Assembly undermining North Carolina's Constitution - not upholding it," said Chair Anderson Clayton. "She helped draw gerrymandered maps that silenced voters and locked in Republican control of the legislature. She supported laws that stripped power from Democratic elected officials. And now she wants to sit on the Court meant to check legislative overreach? Voters will see right through it."
Read more quotes from the article below: God's Chief Justice by Doug Bock Clark
Gene Nichol, a professor of constitutional law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said Newby had essentially turned the court into an arm of the Republican Party. "Newby," he said, "has become the chief justice who destroyed the North Carolina Supreme Court as an impartial institution."
"It speaks to someone who's so stupid they don't know the rules," Hunter told ProPublica. "Or someone who's so malevolent that they don't care."
"The distinct line between the judiciary, the legislature and politics is blurring," said Charles Geyh, a law professor at Indiana University Bloomington who specializes in judicial ethics. "And if we don't preserve that, it'll be naked power all the way down."
When ProPublica emailed questions to Newby's daughter, the North Carolina Republican Party's communications director, Matt Mercer, responded, writing that ProPublica was waging a "jihad" against "NC Republicans," which would "not be met with dignifying any comments whatsoever."
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Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/media/the-threat-to-democracy-in-north-carolina-sarah-stevens-troubling-alliance-with-supreme-court-justice-paul-newby-undermines-the-sanctity-of-north-carolinas-judicial-system/
New: Sears' Lt. Gov Schedule Has "Weeks, and in Some Cases, Months, Worth of Blank Pages"
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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New: Sears' Lt. Gov Schedule Has "Weeks, and in Some Cases, Months, Worth of Blank Pages"
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VIRGINIA - In an interview on Fox 5's the Final Five, NOTUS reporter Dave Levinthal discusses his breaking story detailing Winsome Earle-Sears' "empty" schedule as Lt. Gov that suggests she "spends long periods not actively working in an official capacity." Dave notes "[...] we're very surprised to see what we got, [...] there were weeks, and in some cases, months, worth of blank pages. [...] she wasn't
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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New: Sears' Lt. Gov Schedule Has "Weeks, and in Some Cases, Months, Worth of Blank Pages"
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VIRGINIA - In an interview on Fox 5's the Final Five, NOTUS reporter Dave Levinthal discusses his breaking story detailing Winsome Earle-Sears' "empty" schedule as Lt. Gov that suggests she "spends long periods not actively working in an official capacity." Dave notes "[...] we're very surprised to see what we got, [...] there were weeks, and in some cases, months, worth of blank pages. [...] she wasn'tdoing a whole heck of a lot."
WATCH HERE :
Transcript:
* Jim Lokay: Look at the Spanberger. You know, she has a record built in from her time in Congress, and you can look at that, [...]. When you look at the Lieutenant Governor, four years as Lieutenant Governor, after a long layout from politics, so in terms of what she has done, you talked a little bit about her schedule in NOTUS. Reporting out within the last week, talking about her public schedule, where we haven't necessarily seen what she has done. Talk a little bit about that.
* Dave Levinthal: She's run on her record and said, "Hey, I've been a very active Lieutenant Governor." [...] We were curious to explore exactly what that looked like in black and white on paper. So we obtained hundreds of records through a Freedom of Information Act request, Virginia FOIA request, and we're very surprised to see what we got, which was unredacted documents, meaning that we could see everything that was there, but Jim, there were weeks, and in some cases, months, worth of blank pages. So one of two things had to be true, either she was holding things back from her official schedule and not offering them up for public view, which the public is entitled to these documents, or she wasn't doing a whole heck of a lot. So we contacted her campaign and her Lieutenant Governor's office multiple times, they declined to comment in any way shape or form. [...]
* Lokay: [...], I just want to point out too, we have made now, I believe, 16 different inquiries to the Earle-Sears campaign about appearing on the show. We've not had any responses. [...] Sears has not said anything there. [... ].
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Original text here: https://vademocrats.org/news/new-sears-lt-gov-schedule-has-weeks-and-in-some-cases-months-worth-of-blank-pages/
Mike Lawler Skips Town To Campaign With MAGA Buddy Jack Ciattarelli During Shutdown AGAIN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Mike Lawler Skips Town To Campaign With MAGA Buddy Jack Ciattarelli During Shutdown AGAIN
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It's deja vu all over again for Mike Lawler's constituents this weekend.
Tomorrow, over 200,000 New Yorkers will log on during open enrollment to see their health insurance premiums have skyrocketed and Republicans' refusal to unlock SNAP benefits from reaching nearly 3 million New Yorkers will leave families hungry.
So where will their Congressman be?
Packing his bags - again - to join
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Mike Lawler Skips Town To Campaign With MAGA Buddy Jack Ciattarelli During Shutdown AGAIN
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It's deja vu all over again for Mike Lawler's constituents this weekend.
Tomorrow, over 200,000 New Yorkers will log on during open enrollment to see their health insurance premiums have skyrocketed and Republicans' refusal to unlock SNAP benefits from reaching nearly 3 million New Yorkers will leave families hungry.
So where will their Congressman be?
Packing his bags - again - to joinGOP gubernatorial candidate and fellow extremist Jack Ciattarelli on the campaign trail in New Jersey.
This marks the THIRD TIME that Lawler is bailing on his own constituents during the Republican shutdown to campaign for his MAGA buddy across the river.
Reminder: Lawler started a firm called Checkmate Strategies with Ciattarelli's top political strategist and his longtime friend, Chris Russell. Recent reporting revealed that Lawler funneled over half a million dollars into the company using his own campaigns.
DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi :
"While New Yorkers are being squeezed from every angle, Mike Lawler is too busy chasing political clout in New Jersey to do his job. Instead of working to fix the health care crisis he created and reopen the government he helped shut down, Lawler is once again proving his only priorities are himself and Donald Trump's MAGA allies."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/mike-lawler-skips-town-to-campaign-with-maga-buddy-jack-ciattarelli-during-shutdown-again/
In Two Days, Nutrition Assistance Funding Could Lapse for the First Time in History
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 31 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2025:
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In Two Days, Nutrition Assistance Funding Could Lapse for the First Time in History
FARGO - On November 1, 2025, funding for nutrition assistance will lapse for the first time in the history of SNAP. The same day, open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act begins. SNAP's Contingency Reserve is available, but the Trump administration refuses to use it. North Dakota's governor has directed more than $1.5 million in state funds to support food assistance programs during
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BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 31 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2025:
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In Two Days, Nutrition Assistance Funding Could Lapse for the First Time in History
FARGO - On November 1, 2025, funding for nutrition assistance will lapse for the first time in the history of SNAP. The same day, open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act begins. SNAP's Contingency Reserve is available, but the Trump administration refuses to use it. North Dakota's governor has directed more than $1.5 million in state funds to support food assistance programs duringthe shutdown. Meanwhile, Congressional Republicans are on vacation and refuse to return or negotiate an end to the shutdown.
"The federal government is taking away food and health care from the poor to fund tax breaks to billionaires. It is proper and charitable that the Governor directed this funding to support food assistance programs. But the partisan dig at the end of his announcement is misdirected." Senator Tim Mathern, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee (D-11) said, "U.S. Senate Democrats are asking for Congressional Republicans to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits so North Dakotans' health care premiums don't skyrocket next year, and to cancel the Medicaid cuts that will kick at least 18,000 North Dakotans off their health care coverage. Our Republican Insurance Commissioner has also asked the delegation to extend the ACA tax credits. Forcing Americans to choose between prioritizing hunger or health care is cruel, and it's a false dilemma. Our members of Congress need to get back to work and negotiate with the Democrats."
"Governor Armstrong is getting credit for stepping up to use ND tax dollars to shore up food pantries. I can acknowledge that this is a good thing, but this means North Dakotans are using state dollars to pay for the services we have already paid the federal government to fund. Trump and his Republican majority have the power to keep millions of American families from starving, but they refuse to use SNAP's contingency reserve." North Dakota Democratic-NPL Executive Director Cheryl Biller said, "Democrats are trying to prevent a massive health care crisis for thousands of North Dakotans. Julie Fedorchak needs to get back to work, and she, Hoeven, and Cramer need to get to the negotiating table. It's called governing, and they won't do it."
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Original text here: https://demnpl.com/in-two-days-nutrition-assistance-funding-could-lapse-for-the-first-time-in-history/
Derek Tran Fights for Health Care, Stands with Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Derek Tran Fights for Health Care, Stands with Planned Parenthood
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As the GOP's shutdown and reckless Big, Ugly Law threatens access to care across Southern California, Congressman Derek Tran stood shoulder to shoulder with Planned Parenthood of Orange County to demand affordable, accessible health care for every family.
Republicans' disastrous law is set to rip away coverage from more than 44,000 hardworking people in California's 45th District alone and millions more nationwide.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Derek Tran Fights for Health Care, Stands with Planned Parenthood
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As the GOP's shutdown and reckless Big, Ugly Law threatens access to care across Southern California, Congressman Derek Tran stood shoulder to shoulder with Planned Parenthood of Orange County to demand affordable, accessible health care for every family.
Republicans' disastrous law is set to rip away coverage from more than 44,000 hardworking people in California's 45th District alone and millions more nationwide.
While Republicans force the country into a health care crisis, Tran is fighting back, calling out cuts that will devastate women, families, and frontline health care workers.
"Nationwide, more than 1.1 million people will have nowhere to turn for services like parental care, cancer screening, birth control and primary care. And this is just the beginning. More Medicaid cuts, bureaucratic red tape will make life even harder and more expensive." - Rep. Tran.
DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser :
"Derek Tran has a proven record of showing up for Californians. While Republicans push policies that make care more expensive and less accessible, Tran is fighting to protect the health and dignity of every family in his district."
WATCH :
* ABC 7 Los Angeles: "Representative Derek Tran is in Southern California blasting the recent federal cuts to Planned Parenthood and Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill. Tran says because of a provision in that bill, Planned Parenthood has been forced to eliminate their health care service line Melody Health.
* That's the program that has provided wellness visits, vaccines, diabetes management and behavioral health. Planned Parenthood has also been forced to lay off at least 77 staff members working in [Southern California]."
* Rep. Tran: "Nationwide, more than 1.1 million people will have nowhere to turn for services like parental care, cancer screening, birth control and primary care - and this is just the beginning. More Medicaid cuts, bureaucratic red tape will make life even harder and more expensive."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/derek-tran-fights-for-health-care-stands-with-planned-parenthood/
Ahead of ACA Open Enrollment, Health Care Professionals Blast Michael Whatley For Cheering On DC Republicans' Health Care Crisis
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Ahead of ACA Open Enrollment, Health Care Professionals Blast Michael Whatley For Cheering On DC Republicans' Health Care Crisis
Ahead of open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage beginning on November 1st, health care professionals slammed Michael Whatley for supporting DC Republicans' health care crisis that's driving up costs.
Because Republicans refused to extend ACA tax subsidies, nearly a million North Carolinians will see their health care premiums double or more starting in
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Ahead of ACA Open Enrollment, Health Care Professionals Blast Michael Whatley For Cheering On DC Republicans' Health Care Crisis
Ahead of open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage beginning on November 1st, health care professionals slammed Michael Whatley for supporting DC Republicans' health care crisis that's driving up costs.
Because Republicans refused to extend ACA tax subsidies, nearly a million North Carolinians will see their health care premiums double or more starting inJanuary.
"Thanks to Republicans in Congress who are refusing to extend the ACA tax credits, nearly one million North Carolinians are about to see their premiums increase by double or more on average. Michael Whatley is wholeheartedly backing DC Republicans shutting down the government instead of fixing the health care crisis they created," said State Senator and former nurse Gale Adcock. "I was proud to be a part of the decade-long fight with Governor Roy Cooper to expand Medicaid to nearly 700,000 North Carolinians. It's devastating to see our progress erased and to see Michael Whatley brag about it."
"Let's be clear: this is a crisis manufactured by Republican leaders in Washington. They've refused to extend the enhanced ACA tax credits that have helped nearly a million North Carolinians afford health insurance. And instead of working to lower costs, they shut down the government over it," said Dr. Jenna Beckham, Health Care Provider. "While families brace for these higher costs, Michael Whatley is cheering on Washington Republicans as they keep the government shutdown, gut Medicaid and let these tax credits expire."
"Because of Republicans' health care crisis, premiums will double or more on average for nearly one million North Carolinians. That means families who worked hard, did everything right, and budgeted carefully could suddenly see their premiums double overnight," said Vanessa Watson, State Director for Protect Our Care North Carolina.
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View a recording of the press conference here (https://youtu.be/uYbHhhcAmNQ).
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Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/media/ahead-of-aca-open-enrollment-health-care-professionals-blast-michael-whatley-for-cheering-on-dc-republicans-health-care-crisis/
