Political Quotes

“this week, we have an opportunity to lower healthcare costs for the American people. For months, my Republican colleagues have refused to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits that help nearly 22 million Americans afford quality healthcare. These tax credits have been one of the single most successful tools to ensure that every American has access to the care they need. As we near the end of the healthcare enrollment period for the new year, Michiganders are experiencing the real-world consequences of Republicans' actions. Right now, folks across Michigan are shopping for 2026 healthcare coverage. When they log on to the Marketplace, they are seeing staggering--staggering--price hikes for the exact same coverage they currently have. For example, this year, an average plan for a 26-year-old living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula costs about $340 a month. Next year, that monthly payment is scheduled to double, costing them $600 to $800 per month. A family of four living in Detroit paid $980 a month in 2025 for the average plan. What that same plan will cost now if Republicans allow these essential healthcare credits to expire--well, that family is now going to be paying $2,700 a month. Finally, let's take a 64-year-old couple living in Kent County. They currently pay roughly a $600 monthly premium for their coverage, but soon that cost will be over $2,000 a month for just their premium if Republicans continue to block these healthcare credits.”