Eclectablog/Chris Savage
@chrissavage.bsky.social
Formerly Eclectablog and Chair of the Washtenaw County Democratic Party, increasingly old, always hyper-liberal. In general, I'd rather be disc golfing and gardening. Based in Dexter, MI, just outside of Ann Arbor. Married to @savage-girl.bsky.social.
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As doctors, we can tell the stories of our patients who depend on these critical programs in op-eds, town halls & press conferences. We must speak up, we can't be silent, & we have political power to hold these politicians accountable when they put our patients in harm’s way. /end #medsky
February 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
As doctors, we can tell the stories of our patients who depend on these critical programs in op-eds, town halls & press conferences. We must speak up, we can't be silent, & we have political power to hold these politicians accountable when they put our patients in harm’s way. /end #medsky
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We can hold these Republicans accountable. The most important thing for every member of Congress is re-election. In 2026, every member of the House of Reps will face the voters. We must let them know that their vote on health care cuts will be top of mind for voters. 12/13
February 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We can hold these Republicans accountable. The most important thing for every member of Congress is re-election. In 2026, every member of the House of Reps will face the voters. We must let them know that their vote on health care cuts will be top of mind for voters. 12/13
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These billionaires include 25 political appointees, Trump, and his family who will all benefit greatly from the tax cuts that they want to enact on the backs of low-income Americans and children. www.citizen.org/article/trum... 11/13
Trump’s Billionaire Cabinet Represents the Top 0.0001% - Public Citizen
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February 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
These billionaires include 25 political appointees, Trump, and his family who will all benefit greatly from the tax cuts that they want to enact on the backs of low-income Americans and children. www.citizen.org/article/trum... 11/13
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And why do they want to save all of this money? Is it to reduce the debt? Is it to send to everyday Americans? Not a chance. It is to provide tax cuts to billionaires and the biggest corporations. www.epi.org/blog/the-hou... 10/13
The House Republicans’ plan to cut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the rich would slash incomes for the bottom 40%: See impact by state
The clearest legislative priority of the Trump administration and the Republican-led Congress is to keep taxes low for the richest households and corporations. Last week, House Republicans submitted a...
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February 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
And why do they want to save all of this money? Is it to reduce the debt? Is it to send to everyday Americans? Not a chance. It is to provide tax cuts to billionaires and the biggest corporations. www.epi.org/blog/the-hou... 10/13
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Simply put, Trump & his admin want to make it harder for eligible individuals to enroll/renew, all to save $160B. Don’t fall for this number – it would take health care away from adults & kids who qualify but are unable to navigate the red tape involved in the bureaucracy. 9/13
February 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Simply put, Trump & his admin want to make it harder for eligible individuals to enroll/renew, all to save $160B. Don’t fall for this number – it would take health care away from adults & kids who qualify but are unable to navigate the red tape involved in the bureaucracy. 9/13
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The CBO has estimated that Medicaid “work requirements” could result in 1.5 million people losing health care. And data clearly shows that the vast majority of Medicaid recipients work or have valid reasons not to be working. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss... 8/13
5 Key Facts About Medicaid Work Requirements | KFF
Work requirements in Medicaid have resurfaced as part of a broader legislative package of potential changes to Medicaid designed to significantly reduce federal Medicaid spending. This brief highlight...
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February 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The CBO has estimated that Medicaid “work requirements” could result in 1.5 million people losing health care. And data clearly shows that the vast majority of Medicaid recipients work or have valid reasons not to be working. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss... 8/13
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Medicaid block grants would cap the amount of federal funding to states irrespective of the needs of the enrollees in the state, resulting in fewer people covered. This would have been a disaster in the pandemic, and will put real lives at risk in the future. 7/13
February 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Medicaid block grants would cap the amount of federal funding to states irrespective of the needs of the enrollees in the state, resulting in fewer people covered. This would have been a disaster in the pandemic, and will put real lives at risk in the future. 7/13
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Some proposed cuts incl. reducing the federal matching rate for Medicaid expansion under the #ACA from 90% to the usual rate. This would put 20 mil people at risk of losing health care incl. 3 million+ in states with trigger laws that would end expansion. kffhealthnews.org/news/article... 6/13
9 States Poised To End Coverage for Millions if Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding - KFF Health News
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed...
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February 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Some proposed cuts incl. reducing the federal matching rate for Medicaid expansion under the #ACA from 90% to the usual rate. This would put 20 mil people at risk of losing health care incl. 3 million+ in states with trigger laws that would end expansion. kffhealthnews.org/news/article... 6/13