Economic Speakers Bureau
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The Economic Speakers Bureau is a national network of policy experts who provide commentary and analysis for journalists and outlets covering the economy.
When people can’t afford preventative health care, they delay treatment until it’s more expensive.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
When people can’t afford preventative health care, they delay treatment until it’s more expensive.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social says soaring premiums will hit rural communities hardest, where many hospitals have already reduced services or closed, worsening the affordability crisis. @wamu.org
Expert Lorelei Salas warns that health insurance premiums are increasing by 114%.
With working families already struggling, people face difficult decisions: putting food on the table or paying for health care.
With working families already struggling, people face difficult decisions: putting food on the table or paying for health care.
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Expert Lorelei Salas warns that health insurance premiums are increasing by 114%.
With working families already struggling, people face difficult decisions: putting food on the table or paying for health care.
With working families already struggling, people face difficult decisions: putting food on the table or paying for health care.
“Health care isn't something you can bargain shop on. When you get sick or need to see a doctor, you simply need to be able to go.”
Republicans are making that impossible for working Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits for coverage. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
Republicans are making that impossible for working Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits for coverage. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“Health care isn't something you can bargain shop on. When you get sick or need to see a doctor, you simply need to be able to go.”
Republicans are making that impossible for working Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits for coverage. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
Republicans are making that impossible for working Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits for coverage. @alexsjacquez.bsky.social
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Shutdowns hurt people and it will be good news when the government reopens.
But it is vital that Congress also address both the looming massive spike in health care costs for 20M *and* deliver a funding deal that the President can’t undo the parts he just doesn’t like. 🧵
But it is vital that Congress also address both the looming massive spike in health care costs for 20M *and* deliver a funding deal that the President can’t undo the parts he just doesn’t like. 🧵
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Shutdowns hurt people and it will be good news when the government reopens.
But it is vital that Congress also address both the looming massive spike in health care costs for 20M *and* deliver a funding deal that the President can’t undo the parts he just doesn’t like. 🧵
But it is vital that Congress also address both the looming massive spike in health care costs for 20M *and* deliver a funding deal that the President can’t undo the parts he just doesn’t like. 🧵
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Had the pleasure of being on @wamu.org 1a call-in show with @emilypeck.bsky.social & @jenniferludden.bsky.social. A lot of people are concern about costs of a lot of things like healthcare, childcare, and groceries. the1a.org/segments/the...
The government shutdown and the price of life: A 1A call-in special
What does the economy look like from where you sit?
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November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Had the pleasure of being on @wamu.org 1a call-in show with @emilypeck.bsky.social & @jenniferludden.bsky.social. A lot of people are concern about costs of a lot of things like healthcare, childcare, and groceries. the1a.org/segments/the...
Gene Sperling on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social: Republicans protected every tax cut for the richest Americans but refused to extend the one that helps 22 million working families afford health care. Their priorities could not be clearer.
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Gene Sperling on @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social: Republicans protected every tax cut for the richest Americans but refused to extend the one that helps 22 million working families afford health care. Their priorities could not be clearer.
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NEW: Donald Trump just dropped massive healthcare hikes onto Americans. Now, he wants to make sure they crush your credit.
Read more in @nytimes.com on Trump's effort to push medical debt into credit scores, with @jmargetta.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/y...
Read more in @nytimes.com on Trump's effort to push medical debt into credit scores, with @jmargetta.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/y...
Trump Administration Seeks to Return Medical Debt to Credit Reports
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
NEW: Donald Trump just dropped massive healthcare hikes onto Americans. Now, he wants to make sure they crush your credit.
Read more in @nytimes.com on Trump's effort to push medical debt into credit scores, with @jmargetta.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/y...
Read more in @nytimes.com on Trump's effort to push medical debt into credit scores, with @jmargetta.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/y...
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Trump is breaking more budget laws than any president in history, by an entire parsec.
The breadth of budget laws broken, how important the laws broken are, the how severe the illegal actions were, etc. No president comes even remotely close.
The breadth of budget laws broken, how important the laws broken are, the how severe the illegal actions were, etc. No president comes even remotely close.
Breaking news: The Trump administration is sending messages to federal staff suggesting only those who are working during the government shutdown will be paid when it ends, despite a 2019 law that guarantees pay to furloughed employees, too.
Administration hints furloughed workers may not be paid after shutdown
Agencies are sending messages indicating that workers who are on the job will be paid when the government reopens — with no mention of those on furlough, despite a 2019 law protecting their wages.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Trump is breaking more budget laws than any president in history, by an entire parsec.
The breadth of budget laws broken, how important the laws broken are, the how severe the illegal actions were, etc. No president comes even remotely close.
The breadth of budget laws broken, how important the laws broken are, the how severe the illegal actions were, etc. No president comes even remotely close.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health care plans has started and millions of Americans are seeing their monthly premiums more than double.
"That’s just going to continue to weigh down families who are struggling with higher prices." — @alexsjacquez.bsky.social on @news4jax.com
"That’s just going to continue to weigh down families who are struggling with higher prices." — @alexsjacquez.bsky.social on @news4jax.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health care plans has started and millions of Americans are seeing their monthly premiums more than double.
"That’s just going to continue to weigh down families who are struggling with higher prices." — @alexsjacquez.bsky.social on @news4jax.com
"That’s just going to continue to weigh down families who are struggling with higher prices." — @alexsjacquez.bsky.social on @news4jax.com
Families with Affordable Care Act plans are seeing their premiums skyrocket just as prices are rising on groceries, rent, and other essentials.
@mnegron01.bsky.social says 290,000 people in Washington alone rely on these credits to afford coverage, including small business owners.
@mnegron01.bsky.social says 290,000 people in Washington alone rely on these credits to afford coverage, including small business owners.
November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Families with Affordable Care Act plans are seeing their premiums skyrocket just as prices are rising on groceries, rent, and other essentials.
@mnegron01.bsky.social says 290,000 people in Washington alone rely on these credits to afford coverage, including small business owners.
@mnegron01.bsky.social says 290,000 people in Washington alone rely on these credits to afford coverage, including small business owners.
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I love public radio, I love Michigan, and I love the possibilities for government to play a transformative role in people's lives. But we have a lot of work to do to get it there. Check out my recent interview on this. 1/2
President and CEO @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social joined Stateside with @aprilbaerradio.bsky.social during her trip to Michigan last week to discuss how we can build a more effective government.
As she states, “ we cannot build back what we had before.”
As she states, “ we cannot build back what we had before.”
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I love public radio, I love Michigan, and I love the possibilities for government to play a transformative role in people's lives. But we have a lot of work to do to get it there. Check out my recent interview on this. 1/2
Alejandra Y. Castillo, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Economic Development, explains to Radio La Voz de Nevada what this shutdown means for families & employers.
“We must advocate for the well-being of more than 22 million people and make sure the Latino voice is heard.”
“We must advocate for the well-being of more than 22 million people and make sure the Latino voice is heard.”
November 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Alejandra Y. Castillo, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Economic Development, explains to Radio La Voz de Nevada what this shutdown means for families & employers.
“We must advocate for the well-being of more than 22 million people and make sure the Latino voice is heard.”
“We must advocate for the well-being of more than 22 million people and make sure the Latino voice is heard.”
Lorelei Salas joined Radio Bilingüe to discuss the federal government shutdown & its impact on vulnerable communities.
As the shutdown stretches into its fourth week, millions of families across the country are beginning to feel its effects.
🎧 Listen to the full interview.
As the shutdown stretches into its fourth week, millions of families across the country are beginning to feel its effects.
🎧 Listen to the full interview.
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Lorelei Salas joined Radio Bilingüe to discuss the federal government shutdown & its impact on vulnerable communities.
As the shutdown stretches into its fourth week, millions of families across the country are beginning to feel its effects.
🎧 Listen to the full interview.
As the shutdown stretches into its fourth week, millions of families across the country are beginning to feel its effects.
🎧 Listen to the full interview.
Republicans control all branches of government and have the tools to help Americans keep health insurance and food on the table.
Instead, millions are days away from losing SNAP benefits and facing skyrocketing premiums during open enrollment.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social on KSL News Radio
Instead, millions are days away from losing SNAP benefits and facing skyrocketing premiums during open enrollment.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social on KSL News Radio
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Republicans control all branches of government and have the tools to help Americans keep health insurance and food on the table.
Instead, millions are days away from losing SNAP benefits and facing skyrocketing premiums during open enrollment.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social on KSL News Radio
Instead, millions are days away from losing SNAP benefits and facing skyrocketing premiums during open enrollment.
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social on KSL News Radio
“The SNAP contingency fund can only be used on SNAP. Saying otherwise is a false statement from the Speaker of the House. If SNAP benefits don't go out Nov. 1, it's only because the Trump administration is illegally refusing to administer them." — @bbkogan.bsky.social www.cbsnews.com/amp/atlanta/...
Shutdown standoff: Why experts say the Trump administration is sitting on SNAP funds
As the shutdown drags on, experts say the administration already has billions available to fund SNAP — but is choosing not to use it.
www.cbsnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
“The SNAP contingency fund can only be used on SNAP. Saying otherwise is a false statement from the Speaker of the House. If SNAP benefits don't go out Nov. 1, it's only because the Trump administration is illegally refusing to administer them." — @bbkogan.bsky.social www.cbsnews.com/amp/atlanta/...
SNAP is a lifeline for 1 in 8 Americans, including families with young kids, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Daniel Hornung explains why letting benefits lapse would devastate local economies, just as health care premiums are set to double for millions, on 11Alive News.
Daniel Hornung explains why letting benefits lapse would devastate local economies, just as health care premiums are set to double for millions, on 11Alive News.
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
SNAP is a lifeline for 1 in 8 Americans, including families with young kids, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Daniel Hornung explains why letting benefits lapse would devastate local economies, just as health care premiums are set to double for millions, on 11Alive News.
Daniel Hornung explains why letting benefits lapse would devastate local economies, just as health care premiums are set to double for millions, on 11Alive News.
Millions of Americans could lose affordable coverage if Republicans fail to act on expiring ACA tax credits.
In Hawaii, where over 80% of ACA enrollees rely on enhanced tax credits to afford coverage, families could see premiums rise by $350 a month.
Liz Pancotti on @wearehpr.bsky.social
In Hawaii, where over 80% of ACA enrollees rely on enhanced tax credits to afford coverage, families could see premiums rise by $350 a month.
Liz Pancotti on @wearehpr.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Millions of Americans could lose affordable coverage if Republicans fail to act on expiring ACA tax credits.
In Hawaii, where over 80% of ACA enrollees rely on enhanced tax credits to afford coverage, families could see premiums rise by $350 a month.
Liz Pancotti on @wearehpr.bsky.social
In Hawaii, where over 80% of ACA enrollees rely on enhanced tax credits to afford coverage, families could see premiums rise by $350 a month.
Liz Pancotti on @wearehpr.bsky.social
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If SNAP benefits don’t go out November 1, it’s not because of the shutdown or because SNAP ran out of money.
It’s because the Trump admin is illegally refusing to use the money in the SNAP contingency fund.
The same admin that enacted the largest cuts to SNAP in history.
It’s because the Trump admin is illegally refusing to use the money in the SNAP contingency fund.
The same admin that enacted the largest cuts to SNAP in history.
October 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
If SNAP benefits don’t go out November 1, it’s not because of the shutdown or because SNAP ran out of money.
It’s because the Trump admin is illegally refusing to use the money in the SNAP contingency fund.
The same admin that enacted the largest cuts to SNAP in history.
It’s because the Trump admin is illegally refusing to use the money in the SNAP contingency fund.
The same admin that enacted the largest cuts to SNAP in history.
Experts @angelanhanks.bsky.social and Lorelei Salas spoke with @abcnews4.com's Cameron Limes about the sharp rise in health insurance premiums looming over South Carolina families.
The sticker shock of doubling or tripling premiums will force many to forego coverage entirely.
The sticker shock of doubling or tripling premiums will force many to forego coverage entirely.
October 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Experts @angelanhanks.bsky.social and Lorelei Salas spoke with @abcnews4.com's Cameron Limes about the sharp rise in health insurance premiums looming over South Carolina families.
The sticker shock of doubling or tripling premiums will force many to forego coverage entirely.
The sticker shock of doubling or tripling premiums will force many to forego coverage entirely.
The U.S. already has a medical debt crisis. Trump and Republicans are about to make it explode.
In a new op-ed, @jmargetta.bsky.social warns if ACA tax credits expire, millions of Americans could see premiums double overnight—forcing families to go without coverage or take on crushing medical debt.
In a new op-ed, @jmargetta.bsky.social warns if ACA tax credits expire, millions of Americans could see premiums double overnight—forcing families to go without coverage or take on crushing medical debt.
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The U.S. already has a medical debt crisis. Trump and Republicans are about to make it explode.
In a new op-ed, @jmargetta.bsky.social warns if ACA tax credits expire, millions of Americans could see premiums double overnight—forcing families to go without coverage or take on crushing medical debt.
In a new op-ed, @jmargetta.bsky.social warns if ACA tax credits expire, millions of Americans could see premiums double overnight—forcing families to go without coverage or take on crushing medical debt.
Lorelei Salas spoke with Univision about what’s at stake for families if Congress doesn’t act soon.
Without an extension of the tax credits that help families afford their healthcare insurance, many could see higher costs starting Nov. 1.
These credits are essential and time is running out.
Without an extension of the tax credits that help families afford their healthcare insurance, many could see higher costs starting Nov. 1.
These credits are essential and time is running out.
October 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Lorelei Salas spoke with Univision about what’s at stake for families if Congress doesn’t act soon.
Without an extension of the tax credits that help families afford their healthcare insurance, many could see higher costs starting Nov. 1.
These credits are essential and time is running out.
Without an extension of the tax credits that help families afford their healthcare insurance, many could see higher costs starting Nov. 1.
These credits are essential and time is running out.
With ACA tax credits set to expire, families who now pay $200/month for health insurance could soon face bills over double. @groundwork.bsky.social's Kitty Richards warns many may forgo insurance altogether—leading to more costly ER visits that could have been prevented.
October 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
With ACA tax credits set to expire, families who now pay $200/month for health insurance could soon face bills over double. @groundwork.bsky.social's Kitty Richards warns many may forgo insurance altogether—leading to more costly ER visits that could have been prevented.
Rising health care premiums may force families to choose between care and rent, groceries, or other essentials—on top of rising costs from Trump’s trade war.
@alexsjacquez.bsky.social: "That health care line item in the budget is going to tick up and further drag on the economy."
@alexsjacquez.bsky.social: "That health care line item in the budget is going to tick up and further drag on the economy."
October 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Rising health care premiums may force families to choose between care and rent, groceries, or other essentials—on top of rising costs from Trump’s trade war.
@alexsjacquez.bsky.social: "That health care line item in the budget is going to tick up and further drag on the economy."
@alexsjacquez.bsky.social: "That health care line item in the budget is going to tick up and further drag on the economy."
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New from me on @lawfaremedia.org: how Trump violated the law to pay the military.
It's a long piece that goes into why it's illegal (with helpful analogies), what other abuses this unlocks if you believe presidents should have this power, what recourse there is, etc.
It's a long piece that goes into why it's illegal (with helpful analogies), what other abuses this unlocks if you believe presidents should have this power, what recourse there is, etc.
How Trump Violated the Law to Pay the Military
The president spent research and development money to pay the troops, violating appropriations law and a slew of other statutes.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New from me on @lawfaremedia.org: how Trump violated the law to pay the military.
It's a long piece that goes into why it's illegal (with helpful analogies), what other abuses this unlocks if you believe presidents should have this power, what recourse there is, etc.
It's a long piece that goes into why it's illegal (with helpful analogies), what other abuses this unlocks if you believe presidents should have this power, what recourse there is, etc.
Millions of Americans could lose affordable health coverage as Republicans let ACA tax credits expire. Liz Pancotti told @ktvufox2.bsky.social a California family earning $80,000 will see premiums jump from $263 to $560 a month, costing families a week's worth of groceries or a car payment.
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Millions of Americans could lose affordable health coverage as Republicans let ACA tax credits expire. Liz Pancotti told @ktvufox2.bsky.social a California family earning $80,000 will see premiums jump from $263 to $560 a month, costing families a week's worth of groceries or a car payment.