Big Beautiful Bill
When Washington Blows Up the Budget, Rural America Pays the Price
There’s a lot happening in Washington right now, and most of it feels disconnected from the everyday struggles rural families are facing. But here’s what is clear: when the federal…
Read MoreUnintended Consequences: The Ripple Effects of Cutting SNAP Benefits
Among the many harmful, regressive policies and budget cuts contained in the Republican’s recently passed ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ one area that didn’t get enough attention were the changes made to…
Read MoreTom McClintock: An Out of Touch Immigration Hardliner
Much of the attention on the recent Budget Reconciliation Bill (the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill’) thus far has been on the huge cuts ($1 trillion) to health care and social…
Read MoreACA Premiums Set to Soar in 2026 – What this means for Calaveras County
If you or someone you love gets health insurance through Covered California, you’ll want to pay close attention to what’s happening in Washington right now. According to a new report…
Read MoreWhat Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Really Means for Veterans — Especially in Calaveras County
Last year Republicans promised that they would never cut Medicaid and that they would defend Veterans. Trump promised. Republican Senate and House candidates promised. Their staff promised. On Friday, the…
Read MoreIs the Social Security “Tax Break” Real? or an Empty Promise?
On July 3, right before the Fourth of July holiday, seniors across Calaveras County and the country received a surprising and frankly misleading email from the Social Security Administration (SSA).…
Read MoreURGENT CALL TO ACTION: Call or Email Tom McClintock NOW!
URGENT: ACT IMMEDIATELY! TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE! Congress is pushing through Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” — and it’s packed with giveaways for billionaires while hurting everyday Americans. The Senate…
Read More“Big Beautiful Bill” Puts Local Nursing Homes at Risk
We reported on the risks to our local hospitals from proposed cuts to the federal Medicaid program in an earlier post. If that wasn’t scary enough, the budget bill currently…
Read MoreRural Healthcare at Risk Under the “Big Beautiful Bill”
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…
Read MoreTRUTH 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…
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