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Lawmakers holding these hearings... āshows how much health care costs have risen on the political radar,ā said Anthony Wright, the executive director of @FamiliesUSA, a Washington, D.C., consumer advocacy group.
nytimes.com/2026/01/22/healtā¦
Anthony Wright retweeted
It's so weird that amidst the 21st century tech boom, the Bay Area has actually *lost* pro sports teams since apparently none of these tech geniuses is normal enough to want to be a local hero and own a baseball team.
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š¦ Early bird rates for the Families USA Health Action Conference 2027 have been EXTENDED through October 30 at 11:59 P.M. ET! Join us in Washington D.C. January 21-22. Donāt miss out on these lower ticket prices! Register for #HAC2027 today ā”ļø familiesusa.org/HAC2027
Anthony Wright retweeted
ā¼ļø "Democrats [..] are counting on a potent weapon: the deep cuts to Medicaid that Republicans approved last year in their signature legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
"Polling and ad spending suggest Democratsā health message appears to be resonating"
Anthony Wright retweeted
East PotomacĀ Park was established more than a century ago by Congress for the recreational leisure of the people: golfers, hikers, bikers, walkers, yoga classes and you name it. Hundreds of thousands of people in the DMV and visitors from elsewhere enjoy this beautiful landmark. Of course, Trumpās now trying to steal it for another imbecilic vanity project so billionaires and Trumpās royal court have another place to golf. They have already illegally demolished hundreds of trees where they want the new course to go. With Halloween approaching, maybe itās time for a march of the Loraxes to stop this criminal desecration and destruction of federal property. washingtonpost.com/sports/20ā¦
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Sens. Blumenthal and Tillis just organized a bipartisan call with Zelenskyy
In a statement they say
- "President Zelenskyy confirmed that critical Starlink services remain degraded"
- "He also reported disruptions to U.S. intelligence sharing concerning early warning of Russian ballistic missile launches. As a result of these disruptions, civilians ā children ā are dying. He also raised serious concerns about delays in critical air defense interceptors and the Administrationās decision to waive powerful sanctions against Russia"
- āPresident Zelenskyy reiterated his willingness to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities as President Trump has proposed, but only if Putin agrees to the same ā a fair request.ā
Anthony Wright retweeted
šŗš¦ Zelenskyy delivers a blunt message to the United States:
āJust give us Starlink back. If you refuse, Ukraine will survive. We will continue defending ourselves with or without it.
But why would you restrict a country fighting for its survival? Why make it harder for us to defend our people?
I simply cannot understand the reasoning behind this decision. It is a mistake.ā
Ukraine isnāt asking America to fight its war. Itās asking America not to stand in the way of its defense.
Anthony Wright retweeted
In addition to eliminating access for local runners (like me) who frequent East Potomac Park, this would remove significant portions of the Marine Corps Marathon, Cherry Blossom 10 Miler, DC Half & other races that draw tens of thousands of people from all over the world.
Anthony Wright retweeted
This proposed plan is absolutely unacceptable.
Hereās what the plan actually does: 36 holes of public golf cut to 18. No more mini golf. No more park. More running / cycling road. No more playground. No more introductory course. Nobody has said a word about the Cherry blossoms.
Who is this actually for? Not the kid learning to golf. Not the family in a walk. Not the birders.
This was never about the public. Itās for the elitists who want a private showcase, and one manās ego.
Anthony Wright retweeted
This design appears to completely eliminate the much-beloved loop road and public park at Hains Point, and cut down the cherry trees which line the road. The park is a public space used by tens of thousands of Washingtonians and heavily visited by tourists.
/photos not my own.
Anthony Wright retweeted
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski: "Since January of last year, the U.S. has not contributed a single cent to the defense of Ukraine. We are doing it, Europe."
Anthony Wright retweeted
Republicans are going to reap a whirlwind for refusing to extend the ACA tax credits.
ACA premiums will rise by double digits next year, and Americans will have access to fewer insurers, according to government documents reviewed by The Washington Sun.
washingtonsun.com/health/acaā¦
A second year of double-digit percent rate increases, due to deliberate decisions by President Trump and Congress, after more than four years of single digit % hikes.
..with the end of enhanced tax credits, Americans' actual experience is seeing their premiums more than double.
Scoop: Healthcare.gov premiums for benchmark plans are set to rise 11% on average in 2027. It's the 2nd year in a row for double-digit spikes but not nearly as bad as last yr's 30%. Insurer participation is down 14%. washingtonsun.com/health/acaā¦
Anthony Wright retweeted
We donāt use Starlink for our responses inside Russia. We use Starlink to intercept jet-powered āshahedsā that attack our civilians and kill families.
Starlink wasnāt turned off ā its speed was reduced. And when the speed was reduced, we were unable to intercept a certain number of jet-powered āshaheds.ā We couldnāt use a tool that helps protect people. Thatās very painful and frustrating.
We also use Starlink for mid-range strikes against enemy military targets in our temporarily occupied territories. We couldnāt do that when the restrictions were in place. And third, what matters most is people. Our warriors, who spend weeks and months on the front line, receive food and water delivered by drones using Starlink.
Has the speed been fully restored to what it was before? No. Is it being restored now? Yes.
From a conversation with media representatives in Brussels. (2/3)
Even if you are happy with your current coverage, run the numbers for the coming year. "Its really important to shop and compare," says Wright, executive director of @FamiliesUSA. "The best deal last year is not necessarily the best deal this year."
msn.com/en-us/news/other/youā¦
Anthony Wright retweeted
Milwaukee will host Game 1 of the World Series for the 1st time since October 1, 1958.
Pitching matchup at County Stadium that day:
Warren Spahn (Braves) vs. Whitey Ford (Yankees).
@MLBNetwork
Anthony Wright retweeted
The 2026 World Series champion will either be a team that has never won it or the team with the longest current drought (78 years). So great.
Anthony Wright retweeted
Last year, Trump & 98% of elected GOP enacted the biggest Medicaid cuts in history, bigger even than Reagan's cuts.
By 2034, 7.5 million people will lose their Medicaid because of it.
Clinics are already closing & hospitals are already cutting services, citing BBB as a reason.
