Jen, how do we answer the lies, the Democrats. I'm looking at where where we have been and how we and how the Democrats get to a better place. I spent a lot of time yesterday talking to people who think that the Democrats have a bad strategy on their shutdown to just kind of test my own thinking on this and I have come out convinced that picking this healthcare fight is a good idea.First of all, one of the biggest problems Democrats have in fighting, people have believed for years and years and years, ever ...

Healthcare Policy & Negotiation - A potential government shutdown is looming, with expiring healthcare tax credits as a key point of contention between Democrats and Republicans [1] - Failure to extend tax credits could result in insurance costs rising for over 20 million people and approximately 4 million people losing their health insurance entirely [3] - The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 1.5 million more people could lose their health insurance if the extension of tax credits is delayed until the end of the year [3] - Small business owners in New Hampshire rely on these tax credits to provide health insurance for their employees, and premium increases would negatively impact them [6][7] - Rising tariffs exacerbate cost increases, compounding the difficulties for businesses alongside potential healthcare tax credit expiration [7][8] Political Stance & Potential Solutions - Some Republicans are open to extending the premium tax credits, but concerns exist about additional demands from Democrats [5][6][9] - The President's reluctance to negotiate with Democrats is hindering resolution [4] - Extending premium tax credits is considered to be in everyone's interest, and failure to do so could negatively impact the GOP in future elections [9] - The key to resolving the issue lies in leadership engaging in negotiations and finding a mutually agreeable solution [4][8][13] - The American people expect their leaders to negotiate and find solutions to avoid a government shutdown and ensure access to healthcare [11][12]

I screamed the loudest I've ever screamed. >> It's a day Erica Khan will never forget. >> Both very gross and startling.>> Khan lives in Massachusetts, but last year she traveled to Arizona with her dad to explore our great state and take some photos. >> We love to go to national parks and see, you know, those beautiful landscapes. And we're also interested in astrophotography.>> They went to Horseshoe Bent to take some pictures at night when she noticed something flying right above her. and we kind of hear ...

Cultural & Historical Context - The presentation explores cultural differences between China and America, highlighting the continuity of Chinese language and decision-making rooted in its long history [2][4][5] - American decision-making is influenced by a shorter history and stories from the Bible, which have persisted through time and languages [6][7] - Stories are powerful tools for capturing hearts and conveying lessons across languages, locations, and time [7] Framework & Analogies - The presentation introduces "Ushing" (五行), a Chinese framework for understanding the world through the relationship and interaction of five elements [8][13] - Ushing provides analogies to understand complex situations, such as the relationship between water (policy) and fire (computers/AI) [13] - Ushing is presented as a story-based framework that offers guidance and warnings about building processes and institutions [15] Medicine & Healthcare - The presenter shares personal experience of combining storytelling (水 - water) and communication with medicine (木 - wood), resulting in significant success with over 6 million followers [10] - Examples are given of how these videos raised awareness for kidney cancer and contributed to enrolling a clinical trial, which had previously struggled with enrollment, after the video was seen by 30 million people [11] - The presentation discusses the incompatibility of metal (金 - money) and wood (木 - medicine) in the context of the US healthcare system, where 66% of bankruptcies are due to medical bills [16] - The US healthcare system's current state is attributed to a historical policy during World War II that led to employer-sponsored health insurance, which was later not taxed, creating a system where medical costs spiraled out of control [20][21][22][23] - The presentation highlights how storytelling and analogies can be used to communicate lessons from the past to shape a sustainable future [24][25] - The presenter helped raise almost 50,000 RMB for the Illness Challenge Foundation in China on World Rare Disease Day [12]

family with >> Oh, you guys are doing um a lot for me. >> At this rural health clinic in California Central Valley, low-income patients depend on the services here to survive, both physically and financially. >> Do you live in a canyon or do you live up high.>> Dr. . Carson Chambers is the clinic's psychologist and says the majority of his patients rely on government assistance. >> There's no frills here. No one's taking advantage of anything.They're trying to survive. But now, social safety net programs ar ...

Morning everyone. Honored to be joined today by Whip Katherine Clark and caucus chair Pete Aguilar as we prepare to depart for the August district work period. The Trump administration and House Republicans have been a complete and total failure.These MAGA extremists promised that they were going to lower costs in the United States of America. In fact, they promised the American people that costs would go down on day one. But costs haven't gone down.They are on the way up. Inflation is up. It's the quality ...

Healthcare Impact - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirms at least 10 million Americans will lose health insurance [1] - The number of people losing health insurance could reach 16 million when accounting for cuts to the ACA and other insurance forms [1] Economic Impact - The national debt is projected to increase by 34% trillion dollars [1] - Rising debt will impact future generations [2] - Families will face increased costs for groceries, mortgages, rent, and prescription drugs [2] Political Implications - The Republican bill is portrayed as a betrayal of the American people, excluding the billionaire class and special interests [2][3] - Republicans are expected to launch a propaganda campaign to promote the bill [3] - The bill is described as a "loser" for the country and the Republican party [4]

Social Security Concerns - Social Security's retirement fund could be depleted in approximately 8 years, potentially leading to a benefit cut of about 23% [1] - The depletion date for the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) fund has moved forward by about 6 months due to the Social Security Fairness Act, and another 3 months due to lower fertility rates and worker-to-retiree ratio [7][8][12] - A couple retiring in the year of insolvency could face a $16,500 reduction in their annual benefits [13] - For a single person with a primary insurance amount (PIA) of $3,500 claiming at age 70, benefits could drop by $12,000 annually after the potential cut [15] - For a couple where one spouse has a PIA of $3,500 and the other $2,500, claiming at 70, their combined benefits could drop by $20,000 annually [15][16] Medicare Challenges - The Hospital Insurance (HI) trust fund (Medicare Part A) is projected to be depleted by 2033, three years earlier than the previous projection [5] - Medicare Part B premiums are expected to continue rising, with an example projection using a 6% annual increase [40][41] - Changes in Part D (prescription drug coverage) are causing significant price increases for consumers, with some monthly charges jumping from $3.30 to $35.90 [43][44] Healthcare Coverage Issues - Potential Medicaid cuts and changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could result in approximately 8 million people losing Medicaid coverage and another 8 million losing ACA coverage [1][46] - Proposed changes to ACA enrollment involve stricter requirements and shorter enrollment windows, potentially leading to people losing coverage inadvertently [50][51]

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]

Government Spending & Policy - The US Congress passed a multi-trillion dollar spending bill that includes tax cuts, increased military spending, and funding for mass deportations, offset by cuts to food aid, clean energy, and Medicaid [1] - The bill is projected to add $33 trillion to the national debt [1] - A Democratic Super PAC poll indicated that nearly 50% of Americans were unfamiliar with the legislation [1] Healthcare & Social Safety Nets - The bill includes steep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, potentially leading to millions of Americans losing access to coverage [1] - Republicans argue that Medicaid is in need of reform [1] - Some cuts in the bill will take effect after the midterms [2] - Rural hospitals are already facing tough decisions, including layoffs and service cuts, due to uncertainty about Medicaid funding [2] Political Landscape - The bill passed largely on party lines, demonstrating President Trump's dominance within the Republican party [1] - Some Republicans expressed concerns about the Medicaid cuts and the increase in the national debt [1] - Democrats are attacking the bill's overhaul of social safety net programs [1] - A Fox News poll indicated that 59% of people don't like the bill [2]