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Washington dysfunction is ruining the lives of millions of ordinary Americans

Government shutdown eliminates Affordable Care Act tax credits and SNAP benefits, leaving millions without health benefits or food assistance as Congress fails to act.

FinancialsupportthatAmericansrelyontostayhealthyandfeedtheirfamiliesisfacingtremendousuncertaintyatthisverymoment.Regardlessoftheoutcomeofcourtcasesandemergencyrulings,Nov.1,2025,willgodownasoneofthedarkestdaysinrecentAmericanhistory. Asoftoday,CongressandtheadministrationarenolongerprovidingthefinancialsupportthatmillionsofhardworkingAmericansrelyontoaffordhealthcarecoverageandbuyfood.Thiswillcauseanunfathomableamountofsufferinginourcountry.Yetasthegovernmentshutdowncontinueswithnoendinsight,nobodyishomeinWashington. OurleadersarecompletelyneglectingtheAmericanpeople.Itisanoutrage.Greatnationsdonotallowtheirpeopletostaysickorgohungry. Ispent30yearsasapediatricianatcommunityhealthclinicsacrossthecountry.IsawexactlywhymostAmericanscan’tstandourbrokenhealthcaresystem.Fartoomanypeoplehavenocoverageatall.Eventhosewhodostillfacesuchincredib