Rural Healthcare at Risk Under the “Big Beautiful Bill”

Mark Twain St. Joseph Hospital

A Beautiful Disaster: What Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Could Mean for Mark Twain Hospital—and Those of Us who Depend on it.     If you or someone you love depends on Mark Twain Medical Center, you need to pay attention to what’s happening in Washington, D.C. right now. On June 17, Senate Republicans unveiled their version…

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TRUTH vs FICTION: A Deep Dive into a McClintock Media Interview

The Turlock Journal recently sat down with Rep. Tom McClintock at his Modesto office (proving at least one office is still open) and asked some really good questions about the Republican-controlled Congress’ sweeping changes to the political and regulatory landscape contained in the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.”  After some fact checking we find a number…

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Will McClintock’s Vote Deliver for Calaveras—or Leave Us Behind?

Congressman Tom McClintock (CA-05) voted in favor of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” expressing strong support for its provisions and potential economic impact. In his statements, McClintock emphasized the bill’s tax and regulatory relief as essential for reviving the American economy. He acknowledged the bill’s imperfections but argued that its passage was a…

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