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Republicans can’t be bothered to negotiate with Democrats to stop your insurance premiums from skyrocketing—but they have no problem with Trump bailing out Argentina with $20B of your money. So much for America First!

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Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 15(source)

So Steve Scalise, did the people at the Boston Tea Party “hate America” too? Pretty sure they didn’t like kings much either.

Scalise refers to No Kings as the "Hate America Rally"

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 15(source)

Q: What is the benefit for the US in helping Argentina? TRUMP: Just helping a great philosophy take over a great country ... we don't have to do it. It's not gonna make a big difference for our country.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 14(source)

Republicans refuse to reopen the government, extend healthcare tax credits, and prevent your premiums from skyrocketing. For people making between $60-$75k in #MA02, that means a 400 PERCENT INCREASE in insurance premiums. Republicans can stop this from happening. Why won’t they?

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 14(source)

There it is. Not only are these guys cruel, they're clueless. No solutions, no plans, no strategy—just bluster & BS.

Trump Administration Strikes Another Boat It Says Was Trafficking Drugs

Mike Johnson: "I don't have any strategy"

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 14(source)

Who were the 6 people the Administration just killed without due process? Were they children? Were they victims of human trafficking? WE DON’T KNOW—they refuse to show proof. No one made Trump judge, jury & executioner. This is a gross violation of international human rights.

The president said that six were killed in the latest military action off the coast of Venezuela.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 14(source)

Proverbs 10:11 “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” Maybe @SpeakerJohnson should go back to Sunday School.

Disney hikes theme park ticket prices across the board — as passes double to over $200 in past decade

Q: We've seen images out of Chicago of federal agents shooting faith leaders with pepper balls and arresting journalists. Where's the limit for you on what's acceptable conduct by federal agents? MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 14(source)

It’s Day 14 of the Republican Shutdown. I’m in DC ready to open the government & prevent health insurance premiums from doubling. Republicans are spending another week on the couch & don’t care that your costs will skyrocket. Dear House Republicans: get back to DC and do your damn job!

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 12(source)

For generations, the federal government funded research that leads to medical breakthroughs & even cures. But Trump’s massive cuts at NIH and beyond will make our country sicker, poorer, and worse off. Like many of you, this is personal for me.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 12(source)

I held a town hall in Holliston today to hear people’s concerns & talk about how I’m working for them. Folks are scared about their healthcare insurance premiums doubling—Democrats are ready to take action on healthcare, but Republicans refuse to reopen the government. It’s shameful.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 11(source)

Hey MAGA, here’s a list of Trump’s shutdown achievements: -Sending $20 billion of your tax dollars to Argentina -Letting Qatar build an air base in Idaho -Golfing trip while the troops aren’t getting paid Is that America First? Or are you ready to admit he’s a f***ing liar?

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 10(source)

Americans were told that if you work hard, you’d have enough to buy a house, raise a family, and maybe take the kids to Disney. Now, most working folks can’t afford a downpayment, childcare, or a vacation. Republicans’ solution? Rip away folks’ healthcare & give handouts to the mega rich.

The steepest increases hit Disneyland’s top-tier tickets, with the Tier 6 one-day pass jumping $18 to a record $224 per adult.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 10(source)

Running scared again. Speaker Johnson knows America is not buying his BS—people want Republicans to end their shutdown, reopen the government & prevent health insurance premiums from doubling. Instead of trying to work on a deal, he’s canceling another week of work. Pathetic!

House Recess Extended to Oct. 19 As Government Shutdown Continues

The House clerk reads a communication from Speaker Mike Johnson designating October 14 to 19 a district work period for members, meaning that the House will be in recess except for pro forma sessions ...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 10(source)

First, Republicans threw 15 million folks off healthcare to pay for a big billionaire handout in their Big Ugly Bill. Now, they’re letting healthcare tax credits expire—making treatment more expensive for EVERYONE. They've wreaked havoc on healthcare, and they’re about to make it EVEN WORSE.

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 10(source)

Because Speaker Johnson shut down the government & sent House Republicans home, I went to chat with my good friend @warren.senate.gov about how we’re fighting for folks’ healthcare. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 9(source)

The Vengeful Radical Republicans are at it again. They don’t care about lowering groceries, making housing affordable, or reforming our rigged healthcare system. Instead, they spend their time on petty personal grievances—weaponizing federal resources for revenge & retribution.

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The president could not be more plain: he's planning to use the shutdown to take revenge on Democrats. During a Cabinet meeting, Trump announced the White House would be cutting congressionally approved programs during the closure—but only those supported by Dems. newrepublic.com/post/201554/...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 9(source)

Thanks DJT! Nice work!

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You don't say: Fox & Friends admits “coffee prices are soaring” due to Trump's tariffs www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/fox...

Rep. Jim McGovern@repmcgovern.bsky.socialOct 9(source)

Mike Johnson, don’t listen to me. Listen to your own voters: