Drew, esq
@lkmdrew.bsky.social
NJ native, #Ward7 DC resident. Gardens, swimming, trombone, wine #livingdonor. Sr. Director, Congressional Relations @kidney.org, but this account is my own.
Join us virtually as we highlight real-world implementation data from NKF’s flagship CKDintercept program, a national strategy to improve CKD testing, diagnosis, and management in the primary care setting. RSVP: bit.ly/4niApQz
October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Right now, we can't tell how much phosphorus is in our food. Food companies use over 240 different phosphorus additives, but they don't have to tell us how much phosphorus is actually in the food we buy. Help us change that: kidney.quorum.us/campaign/140...
Tell the FDA: Add Phosphorous to Food Labels!
As kidney patients, caregivers, and supporters, we are asking the FDA to add phosphorus content to food labels. This simple change could save thousands of lives and help millions of Americans stay hea...
kidney.quorum.us
October 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Right now, we can't tell how much phosphorus is in our food. Food companies use over 240 different phosphorus additives, but they don't have to tell us how much phosphorus is actually in the food we buy. Help us change that: kidney.quorum.us/campaign/140...
If you live outside of DC, please speak up! We need YOU to tell your Members of Congress not to strip us of home rule. Tell your Members to Vote AGAINST the bills House Oversight is Marking Up Today. docs.house.gov/Committee/Ca... Find your Member and call them: www.govtrack.us/congress/mem...
the Full Committee to consider the following:
1) H.R. 5183, the District of Columbia Home Rule Improvement Act;
2) H.R. 2693, the District of Columbia Electronic Transmittal of Legislation Act;
...
docs.house.gov
September 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If you live outside of DC, please speak up! We need YOU to tell your Members of Congress not to strip us of home rule. Tell your Members to Vote AGAINST the bills House Oversight is Marking Up Today. docs.house.gov/Committee/Ca... Find your Member and call them: www.govtrack.us/congress/mem...
We need your help! Call Congress and ask for their support of the Health Care Affordability Act! kidney.quorum.us/campaign/133...
September 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We need your help! Call Congress and ask for their support of the Health Care Affordability Act! kidney.quorum.us/campaign/133...
We fought the good fight, but lost this round. We will keep fighting but here is what patients need to do to prepare: www.kidney.org/news-stories...
A Kidney Patient Action Guide to Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Learn how Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will affect CKD, dialysis, and transplant care. A must-read action guide for kidney patients and caregivers.
www.kidney.org
July 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We fought the good fight, but lost this round. We will keep fighting but here is what patients need to do to prepare: www.kidney.org/news-stories...
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In a letter to the Energy & Commerce Committee, NHeLP urges Congress to reject Medicaid cuts that threaten the health of nearly 14M people. We break down the most harmful provisions in the draft bill. Every cut puts lives at risk. #ProtectMedicaid
🔗 healthlaw.org/resource/nhe...
🔗 healthlaw.org/resource/nhe...
NHeLP letter to Energy and Commerce Committee on Medicaid reconciliation cuts
In a letter to the Energy & Commerce Committee, NHeLP urges the Committee to reject cuts to the Medicaid program that would threaten the health and well-being of nearly 14 million Medicaid enrollees. ...
healthlaw.org
May 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In a letter to the Energy & Commerce Committee, NHeLP urges Congress to reject Medicaid cuts that threaten the health of nearly 14M people. We break down the most harmful provisions in the draft bill. Every cut puts lives at risk. #ProtectMedicaid
🔗 healthlaw.org/resource/nhe...
🔗 healthlaw.org/resource/nhe...
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House Republicans are pushing the most extreme Medicaid work requirement yet — punishing people for losing a job or getting sick. Millions could lose coverage.
📄 Read the Top 10 reasons this proposal is harmful:
By @jenlav.bsky.social & @machledtdc.bsky.social
🔗 healthlaw.org/resource/top...
📄 Read the Top 10 reasons this proposal is harmful:
By @jenlav.bsky.social & @machledtdc.bsky.social
🔗 healthlaw.org/resource/top...
Top 10 Reasons Why House Republicans’ Work Requirement Proposal Will Harm Low-Income People - National Health Law Program
House Republicans are proposing a new kind of work requirement in their reconciliation bill – more radical and punishing…
healthlaw.org
May 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
House Republicans are pushing the most extreme Medicaid work requirement yet — punishing people for losing a job or getting sick. Millions could lose coverage.
📄 Read the Top 10 reasons this proposal is harmful:
By @jenlav.bsky.social & @machledtdc.bsky.social
🔗 healthlaw.org/resource/top...
📄 Read the Top 10 reasons this proposal is harmful:
By @jenlav.bsky.social & @machledtdc.bsky.social
🔗 healthlaw.org/resource/top...
Phone calls are working! kidney.quorum.us/campaign/121...
Call For Medicaid!
The House of Representatives is considering a proposal that makes significant cuts to Medicaid on Wednesday, May 7.
kidney.quorum.us
May 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Phone calls are working! kidney.quorum.us/campaign/121...
Call your Members of Congress and tell them how important #Medicaid is for #kidney patients! kidney.quorum.us/campaign/121...
Call For Medicaid!
The House of Representatives is considering a proposal that makes significant cuts to Medicaid on Wednesday, May 7.
kidney.quorum.us
May 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Call your Members of Congress and tell them how important #Medicaid is for #kidney patients! kidney.quorum.us/campaign/121...
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A man came to the US to donate a kidney to his brother. ICE showing up as his doorstep interrupted that plan
Source: The Independent
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Source: The Independent
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A man came to the US to donate a kidney to his brother. ICE showing up as his doorstep interrupted that plan - NewsBreak
A Venezuelan man came to the United States to donate a kidney to his brother in kidney failure, but ICE authorities detained him, putting the fate of both
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April 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A man came to the US to donate a kidney to his brother. ICE showing up as his doorstep interrupted that plan
Source: The Independent
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Source: The Independent
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Good morning. We’ve learned that RIF notices went out by branch overnight—timed for maximum cruelty. We’ll share info and resources throughout the day.
To those affected: We’re so sorry. This is a deep personal loss and a loss for everyone you keep safe and healthy through your work. 💚
To those affected: We’re so sorry. This is a deep personal loss and a loss for everyone you keep safe and healthy through your work. 💚
April 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Good morning. We’ve learned that RIF notices went out by branch overnight—timed for maximum cruelty. We’ll share info and resources throughout the day.
To those affected: We’re so sorry. This is a deep personal loss and a loss for everyone you keep safe and healthy through your work. 💚
To those affected: We’re so sorry. This is a deep personal loss and a loss for everyone you keep safe and healthy through your work. 💚
We see you friends in fedgov. We appreciate your work. www.kidney.org/press-room/n...
NKF Statement on Mass Staff Terminations at HHS
www.kidney.org
April 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We see you friends in fedgov. We appreciate your work. www.kidney.org/press-room/n...
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On a day when thousands of our friends and colleagues are losing their jobs, we are grateful to those who stand up against this administration's harmful, heartless policies and goals.
www.npr.org/2025/04/01/n...
www.npr.org/2025/04/01/n...
Cory Booker's anti-Trump speech on the Senate floor has lasted 16 hours and counting
The New Jersey Democrat has been criticizing the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, the economy and more since 7 p.m. Monday. Here's what to know about his marathon speech.
www.npr.org
April 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
On a day when thousands of our friends and colleagues are losing their jobs, we are grateful to those who stand up against this administration's harmful, heartless policies and goals.
www.npr.org/2025/04/01/n...
www.npr.org/2025/04/01/n...
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This is an important interview to listen to, not least because NPR is going to be targeted for defunding again in upcoming weeks.
In which the Department of Homeland Security struggles to answer a very simple question: "Is any criticism of the United States government a deportable offense?"
(From NPR here: www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...)
(From NPR here: www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...)
March 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This is an important interview to listen to, not least because NPR is going to be targeted for defunding again in upcoming weeks.
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We are proud to be on Capitol Hill for #WorldKidneyDay today promoting improved kidney care and prioritizing early detection of chronic kidney disease among at-risk individuals!
March 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We are proud to be on Capitol Hill for #WorldKidneyDay today promoting improved kidney care and prioritizing early detection of chronic kidney disease among at-risk individuals!
Successful #worldkidneyday Health Expo on Capitol Hill today educating congressional staff about kidney disease, kidney failure, and transplantation. #kidney #congress #livingdonor
March 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Successful #worldkidneyday Health Expo on Capitol Hill today educating congressional staff about kidney disease, kidney failure, and transplantation. #kidney #congress #livingdonor
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Anthony's kidney transplant failure started as a setback — until the transplant evaluation led to the discovery of stage 1 kidney cancer. Hear his story.
Unfiltered Story: “My Kidney Transplant Failing Was a Blessing in Disguise.”
A failed kidney transplant was a setback for Anthony, but it led to an unexpected discovery that changed everything. Read on to learn how he is living with kidney failure and moving forward.
buff.ly
March 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Anthony's kidney transplant failure started as a setback — until the transplant evaluation led to the discovery of stage 1 kidney cancer. Hear his story.
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“Make no mistake—there is no way to cut $880 billion from Medicaid without devastating consequences ... The idea that this funding gap can be closed through eliminating ‘fraud and waste’ is a dangerous myth” - Mara Youdelman, @nhelp.bsky.social Managing Director of Federal Advocacy
House Vote Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block - National Health Law Program
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that fast-tracks dangerous and sweeping cuts to essential programs, including an alarming $88...
healthlaw.org
February 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“Make no mistake—there is no way to cut $880 billion from Medicaid without devastating consequences ... The idea that this funding gap can be closed through eliminating ‘fraud and waste’ is a dangerous myth” - Mara Youdelman, @nhelp.bsky.social Managing Director of Federal Advocacy
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House Republicans unfazed by protests in their districts: “We’re moving forward with the cuts”
House Republicans unfazed by protests: ‘We’re moving forward with the cuts’
Many GOP lawmakers insisted their constituents back Musk’s moves.
www.politico.com
February 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
House Republicans unfazed by protests in their districts: “We’re moving forward with the cuts”
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If Medicare, Medicaid, and Meals on Wheels are cut, we will starve and my wife will be dead within days. Medicare is paying for her kidney dialysis three days a week. This is insanity. Cut the budget of the Presidency and DOGE! This will KILL PEOPLE!
Hands Off Our Medicaid
Someone you know
Will be hurt
Will have benefits cut
Will hurt
SENIORS CHILDREN FAMILIES
Just so the mega rich get their tax breaks
$2.3 Trillion in cuts
Is what extreme MAGA CONGRESS WANTS
Someone you know
Will be hurt
Will have benefits cut
Will hurt
SENIORS CHILDREN FAMILIES
Just so the mega rich get their tax breaks
$2.3 Trillion in cuts
Is what extreme MAGA CONGRESS WANTS
February 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
If Medicare, Medicaid, and Meals on Wheels are cut, we will starve and my wife will be dead within days. Medicare is paying for her kidney dialysis three days a week. This is insanity. Cut the budget of the Presidency and DOGE! This will KILL PEOPLE!
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Republicans are calling for an end to Medicaid. If they succeed, I will die. I have dialysis 3x a week to live while searching for a kidney donation. So it’s a bit frustrating thinking they just want to kill me.
February 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Republicans are calling for an end to Medicaid. If they succeed, I will die. I have dialysis 3x a week to live while searching for a kidney donation. So it’s a bit frustrating thinking they just want to kill me.
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For many Americans with kidney disease, Medicaid is the difference between getting care or going without. Every cut to Medicaid puts lives at risk. We must strengthen, not weaken, this essential program.
February 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
For many Americans with kidney disease, Medicaid is the difference between getting care or going without. Every cut to Medicaid puts lives at risk. We must strengthen, not weaken, this essential program.
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This is my Valentine & he has a genetic condition called, IgA nephropathy, & he will need a kidney transplant. If SSDI, Medicare & Medicaid are dismantled he won't have access to the healthcare he will need to survive. #Valentine #OrganTransplant #SaveMedicaid #SaveSSDI #SaveMedicare #Congress
February 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is my Valentine & he has a genetic condition called, IgA nephropathy, & he will need a kidney transplant. If SSDI, Medicare & Medicaid are dismantled he won't have access to the healthcare he will need to survive. #Valentine #OrganTransplant #SaveMedicaid #SaveSSDI #SaveMedicare #Congress