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MoveOn: Shameful Senate Vote Will Cut Medicaid and Social Security to Enrich Billionaires

March 15, 2025 Senate, security, Vote, Social, Medicaid, Billionaires, Shameful, MoveOn, enrich0 comment

WASHINGTON – In response to the Republican-led Senate and a handful of Democrats voting to advance a bill that will slash Medicaid to pay for billionaire tax cuts, MoveOn Civic Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement: “Clearing the way for Donald Trump and Elon Musk to gut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid is unacceptable. It’s past time for Democrats to fight and stop acting like it’s business as usual. MoveOn members will be demanding answers from their elected officials about why they are letting the richest…

MoveOn: No Reason for Senate Democrats to Vote for House CR

March 11, 2025 Democrats, Senate, House, Vote, Reason, MoveOn0 comment

WASHINGTON – In response to House Republicans passing a CR that would benefit the top 1% at the expense of regular Americans, MoveOn Civic Action spokesperson Britt Jacovich released the following statement: “Leader Jeffries and House Democrats were right to vote no on a CR that would hurt everyday people in favor of giving billionaires like Elon Musk even more money. Senate Democrats are the only thing in the way of the Trump-Musk illegal billionaire takeover. There isn’t a single reason for why Democratic lawmakers should help Republicans destroy Medicare,…

TUES, 8:15PM ET: MoveOn Announces “Calling BS” Livestream Rally with Sens. Murphy, Schatz, Alsobrooks, Markey Prebuttal of Trump Address

March 3, 2025 Markey, BS”, calling, Alsobrooks, Trump, Prebuttal, Sens, rally, Schatz, Murphy, livestream, MoveOn, address, TUES, announces, 815PM0 comment

More Details at MoveOn.org/TrumpBS WASHINGTON – As Donald Trump prepares to deliver a speech filled with misinformation and dangerous policies, MoveOn Civic Action is offering a refreshing alternative: “Calling BS” a live virtual event to organize and mobilize the opposition, while providing truth, community, and a touch of humor. The lineup includes Senators Chris Murphy, Brian Schatz, Ed Markey, Angela Alsobrooks, Governor Matt Meyer, host Akilah Hughes, commentator Wajahat Ali, and other soon-to-be announced elected officials, leaders, and advocates. Guests will offer a prebuttal to Trump’s address, followed by a…

MoveOn: Republicans Vote for Largest Medicaid Cut in History to Pay for Billionaire Tax Cuts

February 27, 2025 Republicans, Billionaire, History, Vote, cuts, Medicaid, largest, MoveOn0 comment

WASHINGTON – In response to House Republicans voting for the largest Medicaid cut in history, MoveOn Civic Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne released the following statement: “There’s no other way to say it: the Republican Party just agreed to take away Medicaid from their constituents in favor of mass deportations, expanding the military budget and trillions of dollars in tax cuts for the rich. MoveOn and our members will make sure that all 217 of these Republicans hear loud and clear about how unconscionable it is to cut Medicaid…

MoveOn Announces “Congress Works for Us, Not Musk” Recess Actions to Hold Lawmakers Accountable

February 19, 2025 Lawmakers, Hold, announces, works, recess, actions, Accountable, Musk, MoveOn, Congress0 comment

MoveOn Announces “Congress Works for Us, Not Musk” Recess Actions to Hold Lawmakers Accountable AP: The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess NEW MEMO: Top Five Questions for Lawmakers in the Upcoming Congressional Recess WASHINGTON – As reported in the AP, MoveOn Civic Action today announced a nationwide “Congress Works for Us, Not Musk” mobilization during the upcoming congressional recess (February 15-23), with rallies and town hall actions aimed at pressuring lawmakers to fight back against the Trump-Musk agenda. With critical budget fights ahead, MoveOn…

MoveOn Statement in Response to the Tragic D.C. Plane Crash

January 30, 2025 Response, D.C., Statement, plane, crash, Tragic, MoveOn0 comment

WASHINGTON – In response to the devastating collision last night, MoveOn Civic Action Chief Communications Officer Joel Payne issued the following statement: “We are devastated by the heartbreaking crash in the Potomac River and mourn the lives lost. As we grieve with the families of those affected, we also express gratitude for air safety professionals who keep our skies safe and first responders who have been on the scene for hours in an effort to rescue the victims of this tragedy. “We need to learn more about what happened and…