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Grassroots Win: House Dems Secure ACA Funding Extension Senate Must Act to End the Trump Healthcare Crisis

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Senate Must Act to End the Trump Healthcare Crisis WASHINGTON – In response to Leader Jeffries and House Democrats leading the charge on passing the ACA discharge petition after months of grassroots pressure on healthcare, MoveOn Civic Action Executive Director Katie Bethell released the following statement:  “Thanks to millions of calls, texts, and emails from people nationwide, the House forced through a successful vote to expand ACA subsidies and stop our premiums from rising even higher. Americans struggling to afford health care and premium spikes have no patience for continued…

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White House ballroom planners propose second story over historic colonnade, new visitors center

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Planners developing a massive ballroom on the East side of the White House want to expand the project to include other additions and amenities, among them a second story on the West Wing colonnade and a new visitors center. The Washington Times stories: White House

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House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as 17 renegade GOP lawmakers joined every Democrat in support. The tally, 230-196, signified growing political concern over Americans’ health care costs. Forcing the issue to a vote came about after a handful of Republicans signed on to a so-called “discharge petition” to unlock debate, bypassing objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill now goes to the…

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Head of group suing over White House ballroom says she trusts Trump-picked chairman to do his job

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The president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation said Friday she trusts the Trump-appointed chairman of a federal planning commission to do his job and give serious review to President Trump’s proposal to add a ballroom to the White House. The Washington Times stories: White House

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