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Fighting to make Pennsylvania affordable for all! A project of @cffe.bsky.social www.affordablepennsylvania.org

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The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy @cffe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Pennsylvania families are looking for leaders who will lower costs—not make life more expensive. That’s why @affordablepa.bsky.social PA has been holding Rob Bresnahan accountable and urging him to reverse course. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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This Blue-Collar House Race Could Predict Control of Congress
Most Americans probably haven’t thought much lately about Scranton, a small city in Northeastern Pennsylvania, unless they still watch reruns of the beloved sitcom “The Office.”
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Today through Sunday, attendees at the York State Fair will see that Rep. Scott Perry's votes have cost them $3,900+ more - from housing to groceries, utility bills and health care costs. 📈💸 Tell Rep. Perry, we can't afford his reckless votes: 202-225-5836
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Gas is back above $4/gallon. It averaged $2.98 before the Iran conflict. Pennsylvania families were promised lower costs. Instead, Reps. Mackenzie, Bresnahan & Perry backed policies that have left families paying more. Tell them: Lower costs, not family budgets. www.cnn.com/2026/07/20/b...
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Gas prices back at $4 a gallon | CNN Business
The average price US drivers pay for a gallon of gas hit $4 on Monday, as fighting between the United States and Iran intensified, further disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Action Together NEPA @actiontogethernepa.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
🎂 April 22 was Congressman Rob Bresnahan’s birthday, and we delivered a very special birthday cake with messages from his constituents! 🎉 Thanks to our friends at @Affordablepennsylvania for hosting the Un-Birthday Party for Rob Bresnahan with us outside his office in Scranton.
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Felicity A. Williams, Esq. @felicityspeaks.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
(3/3): 📣 Join @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social April 15 in the PM for: 🎬 Death & Taxes screening | 7 PM Featuring: Justin Schein film director, @affordablepa.bsky.social, and @momsrising.org. 👉🏽 Sign-up: mobilize.us/democracypa/ev… This is about whether our economy reflects our values. #TaxDay
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Justin Schein @deathandtaxesfilm.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
So excited to be heading to Harrisburg PA on TAX DAY April 15th for a morning event at the Capitol and then a screening of Death & Taxes at the Midtown Cinema at 7PM. with @pennpolicycenter.bsky.social, @affordablepa.bsky.social and @momsrising.org @itep.org #taxes
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
⛽️ Gas prices in NEPA are now over $4/gal. Attendees at last night’s Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders game in Moosic saw how Rep. Rob Bresnahan is driving the cost of gas sky high. Rising fuel prices could cost households $740 more just in gas this year.
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The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy @cffe.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
“As their constituents struggle to afford health care, groceries, housing, utilities, & other basic necessities, Reps. Mackenzie, Bresnahan, & Perry voted to continue jacking up costs on PA industry, consumers, & families." @affordablepa.bsky.social pennsylvaniaindependent.com/economy/smal...
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Small-business owners in Pennsylvania struggle in wake of tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs are expected to cost households $1,300 in 2026 also, according to a new study.
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The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy @cffe.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
“Congressman Scott Perry is speaking out of both sides of his mouth,” Rachele Fortier, the executive director of @affordablepa.bsky.social, said...“His refusal to restore these tax credits has raised Pennie costs by 180% for his constituents..." pennsylvaniaindependent.com/health-care/...
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Rep. Scott Perry faces mounting criticism over health care cuts
'I never, ever thought that we’d be paying this much for health care, never,' said Carol Shaw, a York County resident who lives in Perry’s district.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
As Exec. Director of the South Central PA Sickle Cell Council and founder of nonprofit Blessed to Give, Inc, Carla works with children & families in her community that are facing economic and health adversity and struggling with the rising cost of care.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
As a Black-owned small business operating in an underserved and low-income community, Fox's Wash and Go has struggled with rising costs, particularly tariffs that have forced owner and operator Angel to pay double for laundry detergent, bleach, and vending machine inventory.
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The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy @cffe.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
One in five Pennie enrollees dropped their health coverage due to skyrocketing premiums - all because Congressional Republicans refused to renew the ACA premium tax credits. This will only lead to higher costs and worse health outcomes for all Americans. penncapital-star.com/briefs/one-i...
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One in five Pennie enrollees drops health coverage following expired subsidies • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Pennie enrollment fell after the Republican-led Congress allowed enhanced subsidies to expire in December last year.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
This Valentine’s Day, Lehigh Valley residents are asking Rep. Ryan Mackenzie to have a heart and reverse the devastating Medicaid cuts he voted for last summer in the Republican Tax Law.
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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
⚡ Shocked by your energy bill? You’re definitely not alone. Join our friends @affordablepa.bsky.social in Wilkes-Barre for a roundtable discussion about what is driving up rates and how we can move forward in an era that continues to see increasing energy demands! www.mobilize.us/affordablepe...
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Power to the People Roundtable · Affordable Pennsylvania
⚡ Shocked by your energy bill? Join us in Wilkes-Barre, PA for a roundtable discussion about what is driving up rates and how we can move forward in an era that continues to see increasing energy de...
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Progressive Caucus Action Fund @weact4progress.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Anthony Gratter from @affordablepa.bsky.social breaks down the real harm to Pennsylvanians from the GOP's "Big Beautiful Bill." It's ugly. #ProgressForThePeople
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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Many Republicans in Congress are refusing to extend the enhanced tax credits that help families afford health insurance. These credits expire at the end of 2025, and costs will skyrocket. Tell Congress: Extend the credits now and keep Pennsylvanians covered! actionnetwork.org/letters/fix-...
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Tell Your Members of Congress: Fix Health Care Costs Now!
Health care costs are about to skyrocket because Republicans in Washington are letting the enhanced premium tax credits expire. Tell your U.S. representative and Senators Fetterman and McCormick: Exte...
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
After mounting pressure from constituents, the discharge petition for a 3-year extension of ACA health care tax credits will move forward with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie & Rep. Rob Bresnahan's signatures. We are calling on them to vote YES to prevent skyrocketing health care costs for Pennsylvanians.
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Pennsylvanians Together @pennsyltogether.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Thank you to all who came out to the Progress for the People town hall in Scranton! We were honored to be joined by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. Jim McGovern, and PA’s own Reps. Brendan Boyle & Madeleine Dean. This is our time to grow a people-powered movement for justice, equity, and accountability!
Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Jim McGovern, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal sit on a stage with an American flag in the background. Rep. Dean is speaking into a microphone. A large, diverse crowd is clapping and looking engaged as they watch speakers that are out of the frame. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Jim McGovern, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal sit on a stage with an American flag in the background. Rep. McGovern is speaking into a microphone. 
Congressman Brendan Boyle smiles as he speaks to an older woman, while several others wait in line to speak to him.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Rep. Bresnahan voted for historic cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. Affordable PA, @actiontogethernepa.bsky.social and @unrigoureconomy.bsky.social marched to Bresnahan's office to deliver a petition with 300+ constituent signatures demanding he restore funding. Read more here ➡️ fox56.com/news/local/n...
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Join Affordable PA this Friday for a free community health clinic offering guided assistance for Medicare and Pennie (ACA) enrollment. 🕙 Friday, Nov 21 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 First Baptist Church of Steeleton, 1805 S 19th St, Harrisburg Register here: www.mobilize.us/affordablepe...
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🏥 ACA & Medicare Health Clinic · Affordable Pennsylvania
Join Affordable PA for a free community health clinic offering guided assistance for Medicare and Pennie (ACA) enrollment. Certified navigators will be on-site to help you sign up for healthcare cover...
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Join Affordable PA and The Caring Cupboard for a Thanksgiving food drive! 🕘 Saturday, November 15 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 26 Limestone Lane, Palmyra, PA 17048 Every turkey, can of vegetables, or box of stuffing makes a difference! Register here: www.mobilize.us/affordablepe...
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Join us for a food drive in NEPA! 🕐 Sat, 11/15 | 1 PM 📍 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre With the ongoing shutdown & suspension of SNAP payments for November, many families are facing an even greater struggle to put food on the table. Together, we can help our neighbors.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
The government shut down after Republicans in Congress refused to permanently extend health care tax credits that make insurance more affordable for families. Now, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie's constituents, like Lynn, are suffering the consequences. Read her full LTE: www.mcall.com/2025/11/02/l...
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The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy @cffe.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
"For the Republican party to be speaking about Medicaid in the terms of fraud, waste, and abuse...the implication is that I am fraud, waste, and abuse.” More in a *new ad* from @affordablepa.bsky.social calling out Rep. Scott Perry for voting to cut Medicaid. keystonenewsroom.com/2025/10/09/s...
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New ad calls out Scott Perry for cutting Medicaid to fund billionaire tax breaks
Affordable Pennsylvania is launching its fifth accountability ad on Friday highlighting Rep. Scott Perry’s vote to cut Medicaid by $1 trillion.
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Action Together NEPA @actiontogethernepa.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
📆 Last Saturday, we celebrated the 90th anniversary of Social Security in Wilkes Barre urging our members of Congress to safeguard one of their most vital sources of income for families. Cuts would impact seniors who worked all their life, disabled people, and children of Social Security parents.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Today, people from across NEPA came together in Wilkes-Barre to rally as part of a national day of action to tell Congress to #ProtectOurChecks. Social Security isn’t just policy - it’s a promise to working people. And we’re standing up to fight for it.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Today we met with experts, veterans, and community members in Harrisburg to discuss the importance of protecting Social Security for all Pennsylvanians, but particularly our veterans. On the 90th anniversary of Social Security, we urge Congress to #ProtectOurChecks
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
For 90 years, Social Security has been lifeline for working Americans. We must keep our promise to all those who rely on Social Security to live with dignity and prioritize financial security for working people over bigger tax breaks for billionaires. www.abc27.com/news/us-worl...
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Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago this week, he said it would provide economic stability to older people while giving the U…
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
‼️NEW AD: Affordable PA launched a digital spot in the Lehigh Valley calling out Rep. Ryan Mackenzie for supporting Trump's harmful tariff policy. The ad features local business owner Mike, who calls on Mackenzie to stand up for his constituents. Watch "Afford" here:
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
"When Perry calls this a “win,” what he really means is that taxpayers across Pennsylvania—working families, small businesses, homeowners—will have to pay more to pick up the tab." t.co/FFI4HQvt49
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https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2025/07/dont-fall-for-scott-perrys-latest-tall-tale-opinion.html
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Headlines this week from PA-10 papers following the passage of the Republican tax law. Congressman Scott Perry betrayed his constituents with his vote to fund bigger tax breaks for billionaires at the expense of working families.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
NEW: Affordable Pennsylvania launched its first ad today, calling on Rep. Scott Perry to fight for working families and small businesses by standing against the harmful Trump tariffs. keystonenewsroom.com/2025/07/08/s...
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Scott Perry target of a new massive anti-tariff campaign
Pennsylvania business owners call for US Rep. Scott Perry and congress to stand up to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.
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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Republican Congressman Bresnahan recently sold his stock in Centene, a Medicaid health care provider. The stock has now fallen 43% since his sale. His sale seemingly coincides with his vote to advance Trump's budget bill that will kick 17 million Americans off their health care.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
The GOP Tax Scam would have devastating impacts in Pennsylvania. More than 3 million people - one in five - are insured through Medicaid in PA. Pennsylvanians are sharing their concerns about looming cuts and their devastating consequences. penncapital-star.com/health-care/...
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Pa. Medicaid recipients fear potentially devastating cuts • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
At the state level, the commonwealth’s Department of Human Services says cuts could result in more than 300,000 Pennsylvanians losing Medicaid coverage. Another 270,000 could lose access to marketplac...
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
"In Pennsylvania, the bill could cause hundreds of thousands of people to lose their Medicaid coverage and food assistance, close hospitals and nursing homes, and result in thousands of jobs being lost." pennsylvaniaindependent.com/health-care/...
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Pennsylvanians call on Republican lawmakers to vote against Medicaid cuts
'Cutting Medicaid is cutting off hope. Cutting Medicaid is cutting off safety. Cutting Medicaid is cutting off lives,' said Autumn Gravier of Harrisburg.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
If you live in the Lehigh Valley, join your neighbors TONIGHT for a town hall at the United Steelworkers Union Hall! Let's make sure Congressman Mackenzie is answering to the people of PA-07 - not just Trump and his billionaire backers. www.wdiy.org/community-ca...
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PA-7 District Town Hall
We’ve invited our Congressman, Ryan Mackenzie, to come and explain why he voted YAY to cut Medicaid and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) — even though just a few months ago, he told us...
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
48 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties are rural. We can't leave these folks behind to give bigger tax cuts to billionaires and big corporations. www.spotlightpa.org/statecollege...
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Federal budget could push rural health care in PA to the brink
State officials estimate that rural hospitals could close and 300,000 Pennsylvanians would lose Medicaid coverage under Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Voting against the interest of working families in Pennsylvania makes you a loser.
Screenshot of City&State PA article listing Congressman Scott Perry as one of the week's biggest losers.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
At the expense of their hundreds of thousands of constituents who rely on Medicaid and SNAP, Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, & Scott Perry voted to gut these critical assistance programs to fund billionaire tax breaks. This is totally unacceptable. pennsylvaniaindependent.com/health-care/...
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‘People are going to suffer’: What cuts to Medicaid and SNAP would mean for Pennsylvanians
'Some people are going to die. Some people are going to become bankrupt because they have unreimbursed medical expenses,' said Marc Stier, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Policy Center.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Though they promised to protect critical programs, Reps. Mackenzie, Bresnahan and Perry have voted to: 🏥 Slash health care 🛒 Cut SNAP 🪪 Jeopardize Social Security 📈 Allow the Trump Admin. to impose tariffs, raising costs We need our electeds to put families first.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Because of the votes taken by Reps. Mackenzie, Bresnahan, Perry, Social Security is in jeopardy. Over 325,000 Pennsylvanians - who have paid into and have earned this benefit - rely on Social Security. Republicans in Congress need to reverse course & stand up for families.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
We are fighting to expose elected leaders who promised to stand with working families and lower costs, only to take vote after vote neglecting the needs of their constituents. We want Reps. Mackenzie, Bresnahan & Perry to stop putting their donors ahead of Pennsylvania families.
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Affordable Pennsylvania @affordablepa.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Despite Trump & Republicans promising to make life more affordable, costs are skyrocketing. Affordable PA is fighting to expose electeds who have turned their backs on their constituents to fund tax breaks for billionaires. Join us at our first event! mobilize.us/s/O98z1P
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