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Listen to this powerful message from Steph, a local veteran who relies on the VA for lifesaving care. Insufficient staffing levels and long wait times aren’t just words, they’re issues that impact lives. It’s our duty to protect the care Steph and other veterans were promised.

I haven’t always agreed with John Bolton. But raiding his home for speaking out against Trump is retaliation, pure and simple. If there’s another explanation, the American people must be told. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...

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Because of RFK Jr.’s attacks, I’m reflecting again on a note from a constituent with autism: “We are not a tragedy — we are human beings.” His rhetoric demeans that truth. I’ll keep pushing back with everything I’ve got.

The challenges we face demand practical solutions, not political theater. Healthcare, energy, and groceries cost more, and homeownership is slipping away. I’m focused on lowering costs so every American has a fair shot at building a secure future.

RFK Jr. is slashing funding for autism research—wasting decades of progress and millions already invested. It’s reckless, it undermines real science, and betrays families who count on answers, not conspiracy. I refuse to stand by while facts are sidelined. www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...

Instead of strengthening a housing program that works, the Trump Administration is tearing it down. That means more veterans on the streets. I’ll fight every day to make sure those who served our country have the safe homes they’ve earned. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/h...

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Don’t forget: Republicans claimed they didn’t gut Medicaid—just added “accountability,” and that’s a LIE. Their Big Ugly Bill slashes $1 trillion, imposes harsh red tape, and creates chaos that will push millions off their coverage. This is pure sabotage dressed up as policy.

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Trump’s Energy Secretary admits power bills are rising—but tries to pin it on Democrats. Here’s the truth: Trump is gutting cheap wind and solar, forcing us back to costly fossil fuels. Families pay more, jobs vanish, and America falls behind while he plays politics.

Trump’s VA cuts are fueling a crisis: 94% of facilities now face “severe” doctor shortages, 79% face nurse shortages, and vets are waiting longer for care. Slashing 30,000 VA jobs means fewer providers, more delays, and broken promises to those who served. #DefendVeteransBenefits

Tariffs are at their highest since the Great Depression, pushing prices up nearly 2%—a $2,400 hit per household. Shoes cost 39% more, apparel 37%. Growth slows, jobs vanish, and families pay the price. Call it what it is: a hidden tax making America poorer, not stronger.

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Electric bills are rising more than twice as fast as inflation, squeezing families and seniors already living on tight budgets.

The answer is not higher bills and fewer choices, it is affordable and reliable clean energy that strengthens our grid and puts American families first.