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Today, the Democratic Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation released a statement expressing their support for the implementation of a new congressional map in the state to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts: “Donald Trump and House Republicans have concluded that the only way to keep their weak majority is by stealing congressional seats in Texas, Missouri, […]

DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement after a congressional map was submitted for consideration by the Illinois State Legislature: “Last week, a proposed congressional map was submitted to state legislative leaders in Illinois for their consideration. Importantly, the map preserves Black and Hispanic representation in key districts across the state, is VRA […]

Because of Republicans, 42 million people risk having food ripped off  their dinner tables Republicans and Donald Trump have found a new political strategy this week: Let the people go hungry. Republicans announced that, starting November 1st, they wouldn’t use the available emergency funds set aside by Congress for nutrition assistance – effectively cutting off all […]

El Comisionado Estatal de Seguros advierte que los habitantes de Colorado pagarán primas un 160% más altas, en promedio, si Gabe Evans permite que los créditos fiscales de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA) expiren a finales de este año. El estado estima que los electores de Evans pagarían hasta un 195% más, lo que […]

Ciscomani refuses to come to work and negotiate a deal to lower Arizonans’ health care costs Juan Ciscomani’s shutdown is taking a real toll on his constituents in Sierra Vista, Cronkite News reports. Instead of coming to work and stopping the “widespread pain” his constituents are feeling, Ciscomani has resorted to his classic tactic of… signing another bogus letter. So […]

The State Insurance Commissioner is sounding the alarm that Coloradans will pay 160% higher premiums, on average, if Gabe Evans lets ACA tax credits expire at the end of this year. Evans’ own constituents would pay up to 195% more, the state estimates – which would force thousands to drop their insurance altogether due to the increased cost. Experts warn that […]

Following reporting that Governor Braun has called a special session for the Indiana General Assembly to try and pass a gerrymandered Congressional map, DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus released the following statement:  “In a desperate attempt to help Washington Republicans cover up their disastrous track record of making life harder for working families, ripping away affordable […]

In a new letter to the editor, a resident of Bath, Ohio thanked Congresswoman Emilia Sykes for “fighting for every one of her constituents” and her “thoughtful approach toward resolution” of the Republican government shutdown.  John Bender praises Sykes for working to “find compromise” while fighting to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing, and for […]

New Jerseyans are set to see their health care premiums spike by 16%… but Kean Jr. is hitting the links with $2.5K donors Hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans are set to see their health care premiums spike by 16% in just a few short weeks. But career politician Tom Kean Jr.? He’s just trying to make […]

Perry backs $40 billion bailout to Argentina but won’t support relief for Central Pennsylvanians facing skyrocketing health care costs Congressman Scott Perry continues to sell out Central Pennsylvania. The latest example? Perry just endorsed sending $40 billion to bailout Argentina… even as he opposes action to lower Central Pennsylvanians skyrocketing health care costs.   While speaking on his recent […]