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Hakeem Jeffries says election results ‘will be replicated’ in midterms
NBC News· 2025-11-05 02:37
But we do want to turn to our next guest. Joining me now is New York Representative and House Minority Leader Hakee Jeff. Leader Jeff, thank you so much for joining us on this election night.>> Good evening. Great to be with you. >> It's great to have you.I'm here with my colleague Hi Jackson. We've got a couple of questions for you. We have to start in your home city right here of New York.You did in the home stretch endorsed the Democratic nominee Zoran Mdani. As you know, President Trump endorsed Andrew ...
Republicans are quietly cutting Medicare, too, says author
MSNBC· 2025-07-29 16:35
There are more than 18 million Americans over the age of 65. Most of them have low income. Most of them are threatened by illness and medical expenses that they cannot afford.And through this new law, Mr. . President, every citizen will be able in his productive years when he's earning to ensure himself against the ravages of illness in his old age. This insurance will help pay for care in hospitals, in skilled nursing homes, or in the home.That was President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking at the signing ceremo ...
‘Shut the hell up!’: Michael slams Republicans pretending to oppose their own bill
MSNBC· 2025-07-03 01:45
Healthcare & Social Welfare Policy - The GOP bill is considered "cruel and shameless" with potentially long-term negative impacts on Americans and the healthcare system [4] - The bill could lead to 17 million Americans losing healthcare due to cuts to Medicaid and the ACA [10] - The bill proposes cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid and half a trillion dollars from Medicare [10] - The bill impacts Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security, despite pledges not to [8][11] Political Strategy & Tactics - House rules limit the minority party's ability to influence legislation [3] - Democrats are using procedural tactics, press conferences, and public outreach to oppose the bill [5][12] - Democrats are highlighting the potential negative impacts of the bill on specific districts and constituents [20][21] - Democrats are calling out Republicans who express concerns about the bill but are expected to vote in favor [20][22] Economic Impact & Tax Policy - The bill is described as a "tax scam" that transfers wealth from the working and middle class to the wealthiest Americans [26] - A temporary "no tax on tips" provision is contrasted with permanent tax cuts for the wealthy [25][26] - 60% of households in the country are unable to meet basic needs, and the bill exacerbates income inequality [28]