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CousinIT

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16. Republicans intend to let Medicare be slashed. We need to be demanding that our Repuke reps
Tue Nov 4, 2025, 03:51 PM
Nov 4

work to get a waiver for it. Time for emails, calls, etc.

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I'll take it, compared to alternative. Wonder when we are going to try for PAYGO Waiver to avoid automatic Medicare cut Silent Type Nov 3 #1
Republicans have no intention of waiving the "pay go" Medicare cut OR dealing with the Social Security shortfall CousinIT Nov 3 #2
They did allow the Waiver in 2017, but haven't seen anyone even request it now. Were we're screwed for 2033 Silent Type Nov 3 #5
Republicans intend to let Medicare be slashed. We need to be demanding that our Repuke reps CousinIT Nov 4 #16
Dems need to lead the charge, not sure why they didn't push it with ACA subsidies. Guess they had their Silent Type Nov 4 #17
Absolutely. I've SCREAMED at them on BlueSky and never got any response. CousinIT Nov 4 #18
In 2 years we might have full control of congress SSJVegeta Nov 3 #3
Just the House would be huge. But, trump could tick everyone off before midterms, so maybe Senate too. Silent Type Nov 3 #6
I give a 20-30% chance of the house flipping before the midterms. SSJVegeta Nov 3 #7
If they have better jobs set up already. Akakoji Nov 3 #11
Bipartisan? Cirsium Nov 3 #4
Tax Cuts: Permanent. Subsidies: Sunset in Two Years Prairie Gates Nov 3 #8
Yeah - WTF? If the Republicans are in control and the ACA subsidies sunset in 2 years, Marie Marie Nov 3 #12
We cannot accept any deal Miguelito Loveless Nov 4 #15
What about SNAP? Why the assumption that the GOP Akakoji Nov 3 #9
Seems like a basis for beginning a real 'discussion', which most Republicans and Jack Valentino Nov 3 #10
Perfect time to put all SNAP benefits back in there. Akakoji Nov 3 #13
I hope the Democrats refuse to swallow that poison pill. cstanleytech Nov 4 #14
At this point in time, I expect every GOPer to go back on their words as soon as it suits Torchlight Nov 4 #19
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