House Democrats Urge Republicans to Stop GOP Tax Scam on Second Chance

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference yesterday to urge House Republicans to stop the GOP Tax Scam, which they claim will have devastating consequences for everyday Americans. If passed, the bill would represent the largest assault on healthcare in American history, with over 16 million Americans losing access to healthcare. Jeffries emphasized that dozens of House Republicans have expressed opposition to specific provisions in the bill, including cuts to Medicaid and clean energy tax credits, and that they now have a second chance to act responsibly by voting against the rule on the House Floor.

Key Takeaways:

  • The GOP Tax Scam will result in over 16 million Americans losing access to healthcare, with hospitals and nursing homes shutting down and people dying due to lack of medical care.
  • Tens of millions of additional Americans will pay higher premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
  • More than a dozen House Republicans have indicated that they don't support cutting Medicaid for the people they represent, giving them the chance to stop the bill by voting no on the rule.
  • House Republicans who previously voted for the bill have been sent letters by their Senate Republican colleagues urging them to stop specific provisions they claimed to dislike.
  • The bill would strip away the ability of federal courts to issue contempt orders against an out-of-control executive branch.
  • Chuck Schumer has been working closely with House Democrats to stop the bill.
  • House Republicans have a second chance to act responsibly by voting against the rule on the House Floor.

Statistics:

  • Over 16 million Americans will lose access to healthcare if the GOP Tax Scam becomes law.
  • Tens of millions of Americans will pay higher premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
  • More than a dozen House Republicans have indicated that they don't support cutting Medicaid.
  • 10:00 a.m. decisive vote on the House Floor will determine the fate of the GOP Tax Scam.

Sources:

  • United States House of Representatives -- Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)
  • United States Senate -- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer