Natasha Murphy
@nzmurphy.bsky.social
Passionate about empowering communities through policy reform and civic action | Health Policy Director at Center for American Progress | Views and opinions are my own
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Did you know the bill to end the shutdown eliminates rules to prevent food contamination and foodborne illnesses, even though they are increasing? And it slows efforts to regulate ultra-processed foods, even while RFK Jr touts his MAHA agenda to reduce them? www.levernews.com/shutdown-dea...
Shutdown Deal Kills Food Safety Rules
After lobbyists spent big on the Trump administration and Democratic defectors, the government funding bill cut food-contamination rules and limited ultraprocessed-food research.
www.levernews.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Did you know the bill to end the shutdown eliminates rules to prevent food contamination and foodborne illnesses, even though they are increasing? And it slows efforts to regulate ultra-processed foods, even while RFK Jr touts his MAHA agenda to reduce them? www.levernews.com/shutdown-dea...
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Nearly 1.2 million disabled Americans are self-employed. For many, expiring enhanced premium tax credits threaten health care access and affordability. New from me, @seemiaroll.bsky.social, & @nzmurphy.bsky.social for @americanprogress.bsky.social www.americanprogress.org/article/aca-...
ACA Premium Spikes Will Derail Disabled People’s Careers
The expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits threatens the economic stability and health coverage of self-employed Americans with disabilities.
www.americanprogress.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Nearly 1.2 million disabled Americans are self-employed. For many, expiring enhanced premium tax credits threaten health care access and affordability. New from me, @seemiaroll.bsky.social, & @nzmurphy.bsky.social for @americanprogress.bsky.social www.americanprogress.org/article/aca-...
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The Trump administration has made it clear: it wants to take food away from hungry families—it'll even go to court over it.
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Trump administration has made it clear: it wants to take food away from hungry families—it'll even go to court over it.
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Wow, huge credit to Katie and the rest of the nutrition team at @centeronbudget.bsky.social. USDA has now issued revised numbers because CBPP caught them either accidentally or intentionally making huge errors that would severely underfund SNAP, in direct violation of court orders.
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Wow, huge credit to Katie and the rest of the nutrition team at @centeronbudget.bsky.social. USDA has now issued revised numbers because CBPP caught them either accidentally or intentionally making huge errors that would severely underfund SNAP, in direct violation of court orders.
It's not too late for Congress to take action and lower healthcare costs in 2026. @emily-gee.bsky.social makes the case: t.co/z8M89pPPlE
https://www.statnews.com/2025/11/06/health-care-subsidies-aca-congress-shutdown/
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November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It's not too late for Congress to take action and lower healthcare costs in 2026. @emily-gee.bsky.social makes the case: t.co/z8M89pPPlE
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The Trump administration's failure to fund SNAP benefits will have devastating impacts on families' budgets and local economies. SNAP supports households getting food on tables, generates 100,000s of jobs, and every dollar returns $1.50 to the local economy.
www.americanprogress.org/article/snap...
www.americanprogress.org/article/snap...
SNAP Cuts Are Likely To Harm More Than 27,000 Retailers Nationwide
A new analysis shows that 27,000 retailers in areas with the highest shares of SNAP participants would be the most likely to bear the brunt of proposed drastic cuts to food assistance.
www.americanprogress.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Trump administration's failure to fund SNAP benefits will have devastating impacts on families' budgets and local economies. SNAP supports households getting food on tables, generates 100,000s of jobs, and every dollar returns $1.50 to the local economy.
www.americanprogress.org/article/snap...
www.americanprogress.org/article/snap...
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It is illegal to not follow a court order and it is just wrong to delay food assistance to children, seniors, veterans, working parents, and people with disabilities.
The president says he will defy court orders and illegally withhold SNAP benefits despite there being money in the SNAP contingency fund that the Trump is required to use.
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It is illegal to not follow a court order and it is just wrong to delay food assistance to children, seniors, veterans, working parents, and people with disabilities.
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Under #Medicaid’s new work requirement, many eligible people could lose coverage. Our guide explains how states can reduce losses by minimizing burden, streamlining verification processes, and using accessible communication methods. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Under #Medicaid’s new work requirement, many eligible people could lose coverage. Our guide explains how states can reduce losses by minimizing burden, streamlining verification processes, and using accessible communication methods. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
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Although the private equity model may be lucrative for investors, it raises serious concerns for patient care—especially in reproductive health, which is already fragmented and under political and economic pressure. https://ampr.gs/4ntmWVW
How Private Equity and the Financialization of Health Services Can Undermine Access to Sexual and Reproductive Care
As firms increasingly invest in OB-GYN practices, fertility clinics, maternity care services, and other health care facilities, policymakers must regulate private equity activity and strengthen oversi...
ampr.gs
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Although the private equity model may be lucrative for investors, it raises serious concerns for patient care—especially in reproductive health, which is already fragmented and under political and economic pressure. https://ampr.gs/4ntmWVW
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Over the past 20 years, private equity firms have aggressively acquired health systems, hospitals, physician practices, nursing homes, and other health care facilities—reshaping the health care industry with concerning consequences: https://ampr.gs/48QbAYH
5 Consequences of Private Equity’s Expansion in Health Care Services
The rapid rise of private equity’s influence over health care providers such as hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians’ practices threatens competition, affordability, patient safety, and worker wel...
www.americanprogress.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Over the past 20 years, private equity firms have aggressively acquired health systems, hospitals, physician practices, nursing homes, and other health care facilities—reshaping the health care industry with concerning consequences: https://ampr.gs/48QbAYH
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After taking food away from hungry Americans all year, the Trump administration is using the government shutdown to illegally withhold SNAP benefits, letting 42 million Americans go hungry in November. https://ampr.gs/3WRuMy9
5 Ways the Trump Administration is Forcing Families to Go Hungry
After taking food away from hungry Americans all year, the Trump administration is using the government shutdown to illegally withhold SNAP benefits, letting 42 million Americans go hungry in November...
ampr.gs
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
After taking food away from hungry Americans all year, the Trump administration is using the government shutdown to illegally withhold SNAP benefits, letting 42 million Americans go hungry in November. https://ampr.gs/3WRuMy9
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🔊🔊🔊 New report from @fellowwhopoints.bsky.social reveals how private-equity’s short-term focus on profit is reshaping U.S. health care, contributing to less competition, higher costs, and compromised care.
5 Consequences of Private Equity’s Expansion in Health Care Services
The rapid rise of private equity’s influence over health care providers such as hospitals, nursing homes, and physicians’ practices threatens competition, affordability, patient safety, and worker wel...
www.americanprogress.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🔊🔊🔊 New report from @fellowwhopoints.bsky.social reveals how private-equity’s short-term focus on profit is reshaping U.S. health care, contributing to less competition, higher costs, and compromised care.
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I'm excited to share 2 new reports from @americanprogress.bsky.social examining how private equity’s profit-driven model is reshaping U.S. health care—at the expense of patients and communities. Read more ⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I'm excited to share 2 new reports from @americanprogress.bsky.social examining how private equity’s profit-driven model is reshaping U.S. health care—at the expense of patients and communities. Read more ⬇️
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Lots of reporting on SNAP getting the details wrong.
SNAP is not set to run out of money on November 1. There’s money in the contingency fund to pay benefits.
The Trump admin is illegally refusing to deliver benefits on November 1, despite having funding to pay benefits.
SNAP is not set to run out of money on November 1. There’s money in the contingency fund to pay benefits.
The Trump admin is illegally refusing to deliver benefits on November 1, despite having funding to pay benefits.
October 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Lots of reporting on SNAP getting the details wrong.
SNAP is not set to run out of money on November 1. There’s money in the contingency fund to pay benefits.
The Trump admin is illegally refusing to deliver benefits on November 1, despite having funding to pay benefits.
SNAP is not set to run out of money on November 1. There’s money in the contingency fund to pay benefits.
The Trump admin is illegally refusing to deliver benefits on November 1, despite having funding to pay benefits.
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If Congress fails to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, marketplace enrollment will fall, putting upward pressure on future premium rates, and about 4 million more people will be uninsured by 2034. https://ampr.gs/4o5F9tW
Congress’ Failure To Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Greatly Increase Health Insurance Costs for Small-Business People
4.4 million small-business people face an average $1,500 increase in premium costs for 2026 if enhanced tax credits expire.
ampr.gs
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If Congress fails to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, marketplace enrollment will fall, putting upward pressure on future premium rates, and about 4 million more people will be uninsured by 2034. https://ampr.gs/4o5F9tW
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The Trump administration and RFK Jr continue to dismantle vaccine infrastructure, putting us all at risk. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Threat to US vaccines as CDC staff supporting key advisory panel laid off
Critics say scientists ‘held hostage’ by RFK Jr as changes mean vaccine development and guidance in peril
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Trump administration and RFK Jr continue to dismantle vaccine infrastructure, putting us all at risk. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This perfectly encapsulates what the GOP position is on the shutdown.
October 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This perfectly encapsulates what the GOP position is on the shutdown.
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If Congress allows the enhanced premium tax credits to expire this year, more than 4.4 million small-business people will face an average $1,500 increase in premium costs for 2026. https://ampr.gs/4o5F9tW
Congress’ Failure To Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Greatly Increase Health Insurance Costs for Small-Business People
4.4 million small-business people face an average $1,500 increase in premium costs for 2026 if enhanced tax credits expire.
www.americanprogress.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If Congress allows the enhanced premium tax credits to expire this year, more than 4.4 million small-business people will face an average $1,500 increase in premium costs for 2026. https://ampr.gs/4o5F9tW
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New @americanprogress.bsky.social I find that 4.4 million small business owners and self-employed people face a $1,500 mean tax hike this year.
When enhanced marketplace tax credits expire, businesspeople making <$150k, face a larger tax hike than eliminating the passthru deduction
When enhanced marketplace tax credits expire, businesspeople making <$150k, face a larger tax hike than eliminating the passthru deduction
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New @americanprogress.bsky.social I find that 4.4 million small business owners and self-employed people face a $1,500 mean tax hike this year.
When enhanced marketplace tax credits expire, businesspeople making <$150k, face a larger tax hike than eliminating the passthru deduction
When enhanced marketplace tax credits expire, businesspeople making <$150k, face a larger tax hike than eliminating the passthru deduction
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This will end up being nothing short of a #publichealth disaster.
"These changes will push affordable coverage further out of reach for millions of Americans."
Open Enrollment, Closed Doors www.americanprogress.org/article/open... by @nzmurphy.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social
"These changes will push affordable coverage further out of reach for millions of Americans."
Open Enrollment, Closed Doors www.americanprogress.org/article/open... by @nzmurphy.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social
Open Enrollment, Closed Doors
As Affordable Care Act marketplace open enrollment for 2026 begins on November 1, Republican health policies are reducing access to affordable and comprehensive coverage for low-income Americans,…
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October 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This will end up being nothing short of a #publichealth disaster.
"These changes will push affordable coverage further out of reach for millions of Americans."
Open Enrollment, Closed Doors www.americanprogress.org/article/open... by @nzmurphy.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social
"These changes will push affordable coverage further out of reach for millions of Americans."
Open Enrollment, Closed Doors www.americanprogress.org/article/open... by @nzmurphy.bsky.social via @americanprogress.bsky.social
Reposted by Natasha Murphy
Unless Congress acts, millions of people—especially low-income Americans, young adults, and the self-employed—will be confronted next week with a harsh new reality of higher premiums and fewer affordable options. https://ampr.gs/4o54d4h
Open Enrollment, Closed Doors
As Affordable Care Act marketplace open enrollment for 2026 begins on November 1, Republican health policies are reducing access to affordable and comprehensive coverage for low-income Americans, youn...
www.americanprogress.org
October 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Unless Congress acts, millions of people—especially low-income Americans, young adults, and the self-employed—will be confronted next week with a harsh new reality of higher premiums and fewer affordable options. https://ampr.gs/4o54d4h
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The Trump administration has the power to end the government shutdown—and the power to make sure the nearly 42 million SNAP recipients receive November benefits during the shutdown. https://ampr.gs/43BTFkS
The Trump Administration Has the Power and Legal Obligation To Pay SNAP Benefits During the Shutdown
Making use of emergency funds and transfers would allow SNAP households to receive food assistance in November.
www.americanprogress.org
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Trump administration has the power to end the government shutdown—and the power to make sure the nearly 42 million SNAP recipients receive November benefits during the shutdown. https://ampr.gs/43BTFkS
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As American families struggle with rising costs, President Trump and members of his family are raking in millions of dollars—and the number is only growing. Check out our new tracker to see how Trump is using the office of the presidency to his financial benefit: https://ampr.gs/47nd5eE
October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As American families struggle with rising costs, President Trump and members of his family are raking in millions of dollars—and the number is only growing. Check out our new tracker to see how Trump is using the office of the presidency to his financial benefit: https://ampr.gs/47nd5eE
Open enrollment for 2026 is around the corner but rising premiums & fewer options are threatening coverage for millions. Without swift Congressional action, 2026 might be the year open enrollment starts closing the door for affordable health care. www.americanprogress.org/article/open...
Open Enrollment, Closed Doors
As Affordable Care Act marketplace open enrollment for 2026 begins on November 1, Republican health policies are reducing access to affordable and comprehensive coverage for low-income Americans, youn...
www.americanprogress.org
October 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Open enrollment for 2026 is around the corner but rising premiums & fewer options are threatening coverage for millions. Without swift Congressional action, 2026 might be the year open enrollment starts closing the door for affordable health care. www.americanprogress.org/article/open...
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Republicans in Congress had multiple chances this year to keep your premiums low—and they said NO every single time.
October 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Republicans in Congress had multiple chances this year to keep your premiums low—and they said NO every single time.