Marylanders will have the opportunity to hear directly from Senator Chris Van Hollen and Senator Angela Alsobrooks about a Senate proposal that the senators claim would rescind funding for Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and SNAP to finance new tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. The call will explain how the senators believe this legislation could affect health coverage and household expenses across the state, and outline ways for constituents to make their voices heard.
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Participants who register by 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 26, will receive an automated phone call at approximately 5:30 PM allowing them to join the discussion. Those who miss the deadline—or prefer not to speak—can follow a live video stream on Senator Van Hollen’s website.
According to Van Hollen, under the proposal advancing in the Senate, 16 million people nationwide would lose health insurance, including an estimated 229,000 residents of Maryland. Families would also confront higher grocery and utility bills, while federal deficits swell to cover new tax cuts for billionaires.
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Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks have pledged to use every available tool to prevent passage of this measure, emphasizing that local voices will play a crucial role in shaping its outcome. They will outline the strategies underway in Washington to preserve funding for critical programs.
Interested Marylanders are encouraged to participate in tomorrow’s town hall, ask questions, and learn how they can help influence the Senate’s decision on this sweeping legislation.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from a press release from Senator Chris Van Hollen’s office
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