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Political Strategy & Impact - Democrats are shifting from opposing the bill to using it against Republicans in the midterms, highlighting its unpopularity [1][2] - The strategy involves sharing stories of individuals negatively impacted by the bill's cuts to healthcare and nutrition assistance [4][5][6] - Democrats aim to emphasize that the bill will cause harm and that Republicans are responsible [6][19] Healthcare & Social Welfare - The bill could lead to 17 million people losing healthcare coverage [5][12] - It includes the largest cut to nutrition assistance in American history, affecting children, veterans, the disabled, and the elderly [5] - A $500 billion cut to Medicare is anticipated due to the bill's impact on the deficit [10] Immigration & Detention - Concerns are raised about the conditions at the "alligator Alcatraz" detention facility in Florida, costing $450 million annually, or $150,000 per ICE detainee, which is twice the national average [14][22] - The congresswoman highlights the potential dangers of deporting individuals to countries like Venezuela and Haiti [15][16] - There are allegations of inhumane conditions and lack of due process at detention facilities, with a call for congressional oversight [24][26]

Healthcare Systems Comparison - Canada operates a publicly funded universal healthcare system, unlike the United States [2] - OECD countries, except the US, generally have universal or near-universal healthcare systems [6] - The US spends significantly more per capita on healthcare compared to other developed nations but often has worse outcomes [7] US Healthcare Programs - The Social Security Amendments of 1965 created Medicaid and Medicare [9] - Over 66 million people are on Medicare and 71 million are on Medicaid [11] - In 2023, the US uninsured rate reached a record low of 79% after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) [13] Impact of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the bill will add $33 trillion to the national debt over a decade and could increase the number of uninsured people by 118 million [15] - Some estimate that Trump administration policies could push the number of uninsured people up to 17 million [16] - The bill shortens the annual ACA open enrollment period by about a month [17] - The bill includes provisions that require states with expanded Medicaid coverage to charge some enrollees up to $35 for some services [18] - The changes and cuts from the bill could lead to the closure of some of the country's 760 at-risk rural hospitals [18]

Joining us now, Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig, ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, which has jurisdiction over SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Congresswoman Craig, thank you for coming to the weekend. Um, so the Washington Post Ipsos poll about this bill had an interesting two interesting stats.One-third of the people surveyed had no opinion of the so-called big, beautiful, whatever it is, bill, and twothirds had heard little or nothing about it. And I bring up th ...

Good evening from New York. I'm Chris Hayes back with you on this very, very, very special Independence Day edition of All-In. We are very glad you're here. We're glad to be here as well.It is a day for family and food celebrations and also in this era protests from Worcester, Massachusetts to Sue City, South Dakota, from Palm Bay, Florida to Tustin, California. Americans celebrated the nation's birthday by once again demonstrating against the Trump administration and protests scheduled all over the country ...

>> MEMBER. >> IS SAYING. >> AND DEMOCRATS ARE PREPARING.>> TO USE. >> EVERY TOOL. THEY HAVE.>> TO. >> SLOW THINGS. >> DOWN AS THEY.>> DID OVER THE NIGHT. LAST NIGHT. AND WE'RE GOING TO WATCH CLOSELY OVER.>> THE NEXT HOUR. >> WE'RE GOING TO SPEAK WITH A NUMBER. >> OF PEOPLE.>> WHO ARE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF IT. I WANT TO START TONIGHT WITH THE HISTORIC UNPOPULARITY OF. >> THIS ABSOLUTELY VILE BILL.>> BECAUSE IT REMINDS ME. >> A LOT OF. >> WHAT THE MIDTERM.>> ELECTIONS LOOK LIKE. >> THE LAST TIME. >> DONALD.> ...

Um, you've been through the numbers. Uh, I know you've written about it, but the Senate has now sent its version back to the House. Just lay out the broad strokes for me.Absolutely. So, what this bill does at its core is it extends and amplifies a series of tax cuts that were first made by the Trump administration in 2017. And in order to try to fill that gap that they're blowing in the budget, it is absolutely decimating incentives for green energy and green energy programs, Medicaid, which is a program th ...

Healthcare Policy & Impact - The bill is projected to cause 17 million people (approximately 5% of the US population) to lose healthcare coverage [1][11] - Healthcare costs are expected to increase for everyone, even those with coverage, due to increased emergency room usage [1][12] - Rural hospitals and nursing homes, which rely on Medicaid, are at risk of closing [11] Fiscal Responsibility & Debt - The bill is considered fiscally irresponsible, with an estimated $4 trillion (4000 billion) increase to the national debt [4][5] - Republicans' claims of fiscal responsibility are being challenged [5] Political Strategy & Opposition - The bill defines the Republican party's position and is expected to be a significant factor in the upcoming House of Representatives elections [7] - Democrats are targeting 35 districts across the country where the bill's impact could lead to potential seat pickups [8][9] - The American people largely reject the bill, and opposition is growing as more information becomes available [1][7] Potential Economic Consequences - Energy costs and seafood prices are predicted to rise [8] - Access to basic nutrition support and healthy foods for children may be reduced [4] External Commentary - Elon Musk has described the bill as a "disgusting abomination" and threatened to fund primary challenges against Republicans who support it [14][15]

And now joining us is Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig of Minnesota. She serves as the ranking member of the Agriculture Committee. Thanks so much for taking the time.We've talked about all these outside estimates that this bill will add trillions to the national debt, will result in millions of Americans losing healthc care coverage because of those Medicaid cuts. And listen to this. The Ale Budget Lab says if this bill is signed into law, the bottom 20% of earners would see a roughly 3% decrease in in ...

I want to show you what it is supposed to look like on the day a president of the United States sees their signature legislation passed through one house of Congress. It must be it. [Applause] So that was the scene in the Roosevelt room in the White House the day that the Affordable Care Act finally passed the House.It's probably very familiar to everybody watching. Everyone in that room nervously watching the screen, really quiet, waiting for that final vote to come in. Then everyone erupts in cheers.The p ...