We're now going to bring in Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balant of Vermont. Congresswoman, thank you for joining us again tonight. Good to see you.So, at least three of your House colleagues have already indicated that this sort of concept of a promise, I guess, of a vote coming in December is going to be a no for them. So, I'll begin with where do you stand. >> Oh, I think this whole thing stinks.And I think most members of the House caucus on the Democratic side are absolutely uh outraged that what what ...

What was behind this exemption, if nothing more than a personal relationship. Well, good evening to you and to Tyler. Thank you for having me back.Oh, it's just it's more of the same with this administration and with this president. Sanctions are on. You are exempted. Tariffs are on will reduce it for you. Tariffs are off.It is this erratic behavior by the president, by the administration. And we're talking about Russia here. We're talking about a country at war three and a half years now at war with Ukrain ...

Fiscal Discipline and Deficit Concerns - The US is facing a \$2 trillion annual deficit [2] - The national debt has increased from \$1 trillion to \$38 trillion over the past 40 years [3] - The current deficit is 6% of GDP and is projected to rise to 8-9% by the end of the decade [7][8] - Republicans are proposing \$1.5 trillion in budget cuts over 10 years, representing a small fraction (1.875%) of the total \$80 trillion budget [3] Healthcare Affordability and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Healthcare costs have almost tripled since the Affordable Care Act was passed 15 years ago [11] - The average family is now paying \$35,000 to \$40,000 per year for healthcare [13] - Concerns exist that expanding the ACA will primarily benefit large insurance companies, with 80% of the money potentially going to them [17] - Some argue that the ACA has been unaffordable and may have exacerbated healthcare inflation [6] Potential Consequences of Healthcare Cuts - Cuts to healthcare programs could lead to approximately 100,000 excess premature deaths over the next decade [9] - Reducing health insurance coverage may have adverse health consequences for families who have already budgeted for current premiums [19] Fraud in Healthcare Programs - Government auditors estimate over \$200 billion in fraud occurs annually in Medicare and Medicaid, involving ineligible individuals receiving benefits [4] Future Fiscal Challenges - Social Security and Medicare trust funds are set to expire within the next decade, posing significant fiscal challenges [20]

Healthcare & Government Shutdown - Democrats believe healthcare subsidies extension is a winning issue in the government shutdown battle [1][2] - A potential 100%+ increase in premiums is a defining issue for many Americans [4] - Democrats are fighting for people, including those who voted for Trump, who are facing economic anxiety [3] Economic Impact & Social Welfare - 5 million Californians potentially stand to lose food assistance [5] - 55 million Americans in the Governor's home state will be impacted by cuts to a specific program [7] - The Trump administration's decision to cut the program during Thanksgiving is a disgrace, as USDA has a contingency fund [6] Political Stance & Negotiation - Democrats are standing up for the people and asking for relief on healthcare costs [10] - Trump is not serious about ending the shutdown and was not negotiating in good faith [11][12] - Trump wanted the shutdown and was golfing over the weekend before it [12]

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)It's more than wage stagnation, it's wage decline when you count, not widgets and toys from China, but the most important things people want to buy and invest in, like their families. Most of the most important things, like education, health care, and housing, went dramatically up compared to the median wage, especially for young couples wanting to start a family. ...

SNAP Benefit Cuts & Impact - Approximately 42 million individuals in the US are facing SNAP benefit cuts starting November 1st [1] - The Trump administration is allegedly refusing to use roughly $5 billion in SNAP contingency funds intended for emergencies [1][2][10] - Families are expressing concerns about food insecurity and difficult choices due to the potential loss of SNAP benefits [3][4][9] Political & Legislative Actions - Senator Bernie Sanders is advocating for the use of emergency funds to prevent SNAP benefit cuts [5] - 26 attorneys general have reportedly gone to court to challenge the Trump administration's actions [13] - 11 Republicans in the Senate have reportedly supported legislation to extend the SNAP program [14] Healthcare Concerns - Approximately 20 million people may experience a doubling of their health insurance premiums [7] - Approximately 15 million people are at risk of losing their health insurance due to cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act [8]

Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown, the fight over health care, fate of the ACA premium tax credits, and more. ...

Healthcare Costs & Policy - A cost sharing reductions model, included in a bill, could have reduced premiums by 12% for the average American and saved taxpayers $30 billion [2] - Extending Obamacare subsidies is projected to increase premiums and cost $350 billion over 10 years [4] - The insurance industry is reportedly denying approximately 30% or more of claims automatically, contributing to rising prices [5] - Measures related to Medicaid within a bill are projected to save $185 billion [7] Potential Solutions & Republican Stance - The Republican party aims to fix the healthcare system by making Obamacare more affordable, increasing access to care, and addressing insurance industry practices [5][6] - The Republican party claims to have volumes of ideas to reduce healthcare costs [1] - Bipartisan efforts are needed to make Obamacare affordable and increase access to care [5]

I want to bring in now Congressman Jim Klyber of South Carolina Carolina, the longtime Democratic whip. Congressman, it's great to see you. You've seen shutdowns like this before, but does this one feel different to you.Because it does to me covering it. >> Well, thank you very much for having me. This one feels different because it is different.We've never had a shutdown, at least since I've been in the Congress 30 plus years, when people refuse to even allow uh the climate to exist for negotiations. When ...

We gave them our API. You know, they're going to be a referral site. We're feeding them daily updates because with cost plus, as our volumes go up and our prices go down, we pass through those savings.And so, it'll be great for us. We're we're really excited about it. Um, I think it's it's a great thing.This administration completely different. I'm not saying I'm a Donald Trump fan now, but credit where credit is due. They are trying their best to reduce the cost of prescriptions and of health care and of i ...