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Senator Schatz Votes Against Republican Tax Bill, Highlights Devastating Consequences for Millions of Americans

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Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) voted against a Republican tax bill that will have severe consequences for millions of Americans, including 16 million people losing health insurance, increased monthly healthcare costs, and reduced nutritional assistance. The bill will also cut coverage through Med-QUEST for over 40,000 people in Hawai'i and gut food assistance programs relied upon by over 20,000 Hawai'i families. Senator Schatz emphasized that Congress should focus on lowering costs and improving people's lives, rather than enacting legislation that does the opposite.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Republican tax bill will result in more than 16 million Americans losing health insurance, with Senator Schatz highlighting the need for Congress to act to prevent this from happening.
  • The bill will raise monthly healthcare costs across the country, exacerbating existing healthcare challenges.
  • The bill will cut coverage through Med-QUEST for over 40,000 people in Hawai'i, exacerbating healthcare disparities in the state.
  • Over 20,000 Hawai'i families will be affected by the bill's reduction of food assistance programs.
  • The bill will increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion.
  • Senator Schatz stressed the importance of focusing on lowering costs and improving people's lives, rather than enacting legislation that does the opposite.
  • The bill now goes to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.

Statistics:

  • 16 million Americans will lose health insurance if the Republican tax bill is enacted.
  • The bill will raise monthly healthcare costs across the country.
  • 40,000 people in Hawai'i will lose coverage through Med-QUEST.
  • 20,000 Hawai'i families will be affected by the reduction of food assistance programs.
  • The national debt will increase by $3.3 trillion as a result of the bill.

Sources:

  • U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (http://brianschatz.senate.gov/)
  • MIL OSI USA News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/)

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